Efficacy of Thiocolchicoside for Musculoskeletal Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT: Background: Despite the fact that thiocolchicoside has been widely used in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, its efficacy has never been systematically evaluated. We carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to appraise the existing evidence on the efficacy of thiocolchicoside for musculoskeletal pain management. Methods: The literature search was performed on multiple databases, extracting reports of RCTs evaluating the efficacy of thiocolchicoside compared to placebo or no exposure. The reduction in pain intensity was evaluated through between-groups mean differences (MDs) in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores after the intervention. The pooled effect estimates were compared to a minimally important difference (MID) of 1 poi

SUBMITTER: Bianconi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11508309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature