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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
1,751 questions in 147 reviews · Pain, Palliative and Supportive Care
current versionsNo studies 361 · 20.6%Ungraded 87 · 5%Very low 625 · 35.7%Low 367 · 21%Moderate 232 · 13.2%High 79 · 4.5%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Dexamethasone vs placebo Nausea at 8 days Scale from: 0 to 10; lower score = less nausea. · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 127 participants | Very low |
Dexamethasone vs placebo Number of vomiting episodes · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Dexamethasone vs placebo Adverse events · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Dexamethasone vs placebo Quality of life · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Dexamethasone vs placebo Patient satisfaction · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Fatigue · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 12 studies · 535 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Physical functioning · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | SMD 0.32 | 7 studies · 307 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Social functioning · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | MD 4.16 | 4 studies · 141 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Role functioning · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | MD 3.49 | 4 studies · 143 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Emotional functioning · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 3 studies · 115 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Cognitive functioning · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 86 participants | Very low |
Intervention NR Adverse events · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Pain relief At least 30% pain relief or pain < 5/10 Scales: VRS 0‐6; SFMPQ‐PRI (0‐45) · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 58 participants | Very low |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Adverse effects, including dropout and attrition · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Reduced use of analgesics · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Reduction in disability Pain Coping Questionnaire behavioural subscale (12 items: 0‐7); WHODAS‐II (12 items: 1‐5) · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 57 participants | Very low |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Quality of life · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Reduction in distress PDS (17 items: 0‐3) HTQ‐Part IV (30 items: 1‐4) · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 2 studies · 58 participants | Very low |
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control Global improvement, satisfaction · adult torture survivors with chronic pain Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture Participant‐reported pain intensity VAS (0‐10, lower score = less pain) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 1 study · 45 participants | Very low |
Acupuncture vs other active therapy Participant‐reported pain relief · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs other active therapy Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs other active therapy Quality of life · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy Participant‐reported pain intensity VAS (0‐10, lower score = less pain) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 1 study · 104 participants | Very low |
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy Participant‐reported pain relief substantial (at least 50% pain relief over baseline) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy Quality of life FACT/the GOG‐Ntx questionnaire scores (0 ‐ 100, lower score = better) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 1 study · 104 participants | Low |
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture Participant‐reported pain relief substantial (at least 50% pain relief over baseline) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture Quality of life SF‐36 bodily pain score (0‐100, lower score = more disability) · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 1 study · 45 participants | Very low |
Acupuncture vs treatment Participant‐reported pain intensity · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs treatment Participant‐reported pain relief · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs treatment Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs treatment Quality of life · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Acupuncture vs other active therapy Participant‐reported pain intensity · adults with neuropathic pain Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
TENS vs placebo TENS Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% (≥ 30% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs no treatment Withdrawals due to adverse events · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS with exercise vs exercise alone Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% (≥ 30% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | 1 study · 28 participants | Very low |
TENS with exercise vs exercise alone Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 50% (≥ 50% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS with exercise vs exercise alone PGIC much or very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS with exercise vs exercise alone PGIC very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS with exercise vs exercise alone Withdrawals due to adverse events · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs other active treatment Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 30% (≥ 30% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs other active treatment Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 50% (≥ 50% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs other active treatment PGIC much or very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs other active treatment PGIC very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs placebo TENS Participant‐reported pain relief ≥ 50% (≥ 50% pain relief) · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs other active treatment Withdrawals due to adverse events · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs placebo TENS PGIC very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |
TENS vs placebo TENS PGIC much or very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for fibromyalgia in adults (2017) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | Very low |