Question · asked by 1 review
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in cellulose foam placed in extraction socket vs placebo, no treatment or surveillance only: Adverse effects (wound pain)
- Population
- Adults with head and neck cancer undergoing curative or adjuvant radiotherapy (at risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaws)
- Intervention
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in cellulose foam placed in extraction socket
- Comparison
- placebo, no treatment or surveillance only
- Outcome
- Adverse effects (wound pain)
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in cellulose foam placed in extraction socket vs No treatment/placebo (cellulose foam only) placed in extraction socket Adverse effects (wound pain) · Adults with head and neck cancer undergoing curative or adjuvant radiotherapy (at risk of osteoradionecrosis of the… · 2 weeks to 12 months Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy (2019) · Cochrane All outcomes | This comparison was only made in 1 study: mean pain scores at 2 weeks, 2, 6, 9, and 12 months showed no 'significant' differences between the 2 groups (self-reported Likert scale 1 to 10; difference at 2 weeks P =… | 1 study · 44 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2019-11 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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