What do systematic reviews say?

Traction vs another type of traction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Traction for low‐back pain with or without sciatica 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Traction vs any other treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Traction for low‐back pain with or without sciatica 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Traction vs Placebo or no active treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Traction for low‐back pain with or without sciatica 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Physiotherapy with traction vs physiotherapy without traction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Traction for low‐back pain with or without sciatica 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Virtual reality distraction vs non‐VR distraction

• Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  6 studies · 429 participants
  Very low

Virtual reality distraction vs other VR distraction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Virtual reality distraction vs no distraction

• Virtual reality distraction for acute pain in children 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  5 studies · 154 participants
  Very low

Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis (any regimen; topical therapy excluded) administered before and/or after tooth extraction vs placebo

It is very uncertain whether systemic antibiotic prophylaxis (any regimen; topical therapy… changes adverse effects compared with placebo (very low certainty).

• Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes

  1st to 7th day
  RR 1.46 [0.81, 2.64]
  8 studies · 1277 participants
  Very low

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) following extractions vs penicillin G

• Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes

  6 months
  Adverse effects were an outcome of interest in the study conducting this comparison, however no mention was made of the presence or absence of any adverse events
  1 study · 74 participants
  Very low

Audiovisual distraction vs Conventional treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  During LA
  Adverse effects: included studies did not report on this outcome
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Counter-stimulation or distraction vs Conventional treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Immediately before or during LA
  Adverse effects: included studies did not report on this outcome
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in cellulose foam placed in extraction socket vs placebo, no treatment or surveillance only

• Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes

  2 weeks to 12 months
  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

Maxillary distraction osteogenesis vs Orthognathic surgery (conventional Le Fort I osteotomy)

• Maxillary distraction osteogenesis versus orthognathic surgery for cleft lip and palate patients 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  SoF (Very Low): Clinical morbidities assessed with questionnaires, follow-up 12 months; risk with orthognathic surgery 3/14; risk with maxillary distraction osteogenesis 3/15; relative effect -; 29 participants (1…
  1 study · 29 participants
  Very low

Counter-stimulation and distraction (combined) vs Conventional treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes

  During LA
  Adverse effects: included studies did not report on this outcome
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Penile traction therapy vs no treatment (short‐term)

• Non‐surgical therapies for Peyronie's disease 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 90 participants
  Very low

Double primary (canine and first molar) tooth extraction vs Single primary (canine) tooth extraction

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for promoting the eruption of palatally displaced permanent canine teeth, without the need for surgical… 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
  The studies did not report adverse events.
  0 studies
  No studies found

Extraction of the primary (baby) canine (single primary tooth extraction) vs No extraction (non-intervention control)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for promoting the eruption of palatally displaced permanent canine teeth, without the need for surgical… 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Only root resorption was assessed; other adverse effects (gingival disease, demineralisation) were not reported.
  0 studies
  No studies found

Bone-anchored intermaxillary traction (BAIMT) vs Removable mandibular retractor (RMR)

• Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth (Class III malocclusion) in children 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes

  During treatment
  Majanni 2016: BAIMT associated with higher pain early in treatment than RMR (P<0.001); RMR negatively impacted self-confidence more than BAIMT at all time points (P<0.001).
  1 study · 38 participants
  GRADE not reported