| Calcific shoulder tendinitis1 |
Pulsed ultrasound vs. sham therapy |
Changes from baseline in shoulder calcium deposits on radiography, pain, active range of motion and power of shoulder and activities of daily living were assessed. |
9 months |
8 |
42 |
3 (2 to 9) |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome2 |
Injection of methylprednisolone and lignocaine vs. lignocaine alone (control) |
Symptom improvement-defined as having no symptoms or minor symptoms requiring no further treatment |
1 year |
7 |
50 |
3 (2 to 9) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis3 |
Intravenous infusion of infliximab, 3mg/kg of body weight every 4 weeks vs. placebo |
Response rate (defined as 20% improvement from baseline according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology criteria) |
30 weeks |
20 |
53 |
4 (3 to 6) |
| Intravenous infusion of infliximab, 3mg/kg every 8 weeks vs. placebo |
|
|
20 |
50 |
4 (3 to 6) |
| Intravenous infusion of infliximab, 10mg/kg every 4 weeks vs. placebo |
|
|
20 |
58 |
3 (2 to 5) |
| Intravenous infusion of infliximab, 10mg/kg every 8 weeks vs. placebo |
|
|
20 |
52 |
4 (3 to 6) |
