Cumulative proportions of patients with a reduction in pain score over time and odds ratios for difference between study drugs
| By 15 minutes | By 30 minutes | By 45 minutes | By 60 minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in parentheses are 95% confidence intervals unless stated. | ||||
| Pain score reduction of ⩾1 | ||||
| Diclofenac | 0.21 | 0.51 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Dexketoprofen | 0.42 | 0.78 | 0.89 | 0.92 |
| p Value (χ2) | 0.015 (5.86) | 0.001 (10.24) | 0.001 (10.42) | <0.0001 (11.33) |
| Odds ratio for improvement with dexketoprofen compared with diclofenac | 2.66 (1.19 to 5.98) | 3.52 (1.60 to 7.73) | 4.48 (1.72 to 11.65) | 5.54 (1.90 to 16.15) |
| Pain score reduction of ⩾2 | ||||
| Diclofenac | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| Dexketoprofen | 0.20 | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.77 |
| p Value (χ2) | 0.005 (7.66) | 0.001 (9.68) | <0.001 (16.7) | <0.001 (21.7) |
| Odds ratio for improvement with dexketoprofen compared with diclofenac | 6.88 (1.48 to 32.0) | 3.79 (1.59 to 9.01) | 5.19 (2.29 to 11.78) | 5.87 (2.68 to 12.88) |