What do systematic reviews say?

Physical barriers (tongue protector) vs placebo

It is very uncertain whether physical barriers (tongue protector) changes change in quality of life (QoL) compared with placebo (very low certainty).

• Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes

  short-term (up to 3 months)
  MD -9.20 [-26.90, 8.50]
  1 study · 50 participants
  Very low

Surgical vs conservative interventions

• Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating fractures of the middle third of the clavicle 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 321 participants
  Low

Intervention not reported

• Diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions for the treatment of overweight or obese children from the age… 2017 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  5 studies · 718 participants
  Very low

Pedometer intervention vs alternative physical activity intervention

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Workplace pedometer interventions for increasing physical activity 2020 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Surgical vs non‐surgical treatment

• Surgical versus non‐surgical interventions for displaced intra‐articular calcaneal fractures 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 192 participants
  Low

Intervention not reported

• Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries 2016 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 121 participants
  Low

Surgical interventions (exploration and decompression / external neurolysis, internal neurolysis, neurorrhaphy / direct repair, neuroma excision, anastomosis, autologous or allograft nerve grafting or tubulization) vs conservative interventions

• Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating acromioclavicular dislocation of the shoulder in adults 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 122 participants
  Low

Ascorbic acid vs placebo

• Interventions for fatigue in peripheral neuropathy 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 400 participants
  Moderate

Intervention not reported

• Psychosocial interventions for informal caregivers of people living with cancer 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  2 studies · 292 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

• Psychosocial interventions for informal caregivers of people living with cancer 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  3 studies · 294 participants
  Low

Summary of findings table ‐ Pressure sensors in bed and chair vs usual care

• Interventions for preventing and reducing the use of physical restraints of older people in general hospital settings 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Music intervention plus standard care vs usual care

• Music interventions for improving psychological and physical outcomes in people with cancer 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies · 0 participants
  GRADE not reported

Music intervention plus standard care vs usual care

• Music interventions for improving psychological and physical outcomes in people with cancer 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  7 studies · 573 participants
  Very low

Intervention not reported

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Slum upgrading strategies involving physical environment and infrastructure interventions and their effects on health… 2013 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  Studies not reported
  No studies found

Psychological therapy vs enhanced or structured care

• Non‐pharmacological interventions for somatoform disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) in adults 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  4 studies · 497 participants
  Moderate

Psychological therapy vs Waitlist/Usual Care

• Non‐pharmacological interventions for somatoform disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) in adults 2014 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  7 studies · 730 participants
  Low

Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy)

Occlusal splint led to lower participant satisfaction or quality of life compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,…; GRADE not reported.

• Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Short term (1 month) · Mixed TMD
  MD -7.56 [-14.50, -0.63]
  2 studies · 75 participants
  GRADE not reported

A functional programme vs a stretching programme

• Interventions for promoting physical activity in people with neuromuscular disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 49 participants
  Low

A functional programme vs a stretching programme

• Interventions for promoting physical activity in people with neuromuscular disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 49 participants
  Low

A sensor‐based, interactive exercise programme vs no sensor‐based, interactive exercise programme

• Interventions for promoting physical activity in people with neuromuscular disease 2021 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  no estimate extracted
  1 study · 35 participants
  Very low