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Table 2 Changes in the pain-related parameters

From: Opioid rotation versus combination for cancer patients with chronic uncontrolled pain: a randomized study

 

Rotation group

Combination group

 

Baseline (n = 24)

Day 7 (n = 20)

Baseline (n = 26)

Day 7 (n = 19)

Pain (mean ± SD)

    

 Maximal pain

6.2 ± 2.2

4.7 ± 2.4

6.5 ± 1.8

4.8 ± 2.1

 Minimal pain

2.9 ± 2.8

2.0 ± 1.9

3.0 ± 2.5

1.8 ± 1.5

 Average pain

4.5 ± 2.8

3.4 ± 2.8

4.6 ± 1.8

2.9 ± 1.6

 Current pain

5.3 ± 3.1

3.4 ± 2.9

4.7 ± 2.2

2.5 ± 1.7

Relief from pain

2 (8 %)

10 (42 %)

6 (23 %)

16 (62 %)

Interference (mean ± SD)

    

 General activity

6.9 ± 3.3

6.2 ± 2.8

5.9 ± 3.6

6.5 ± 2.2

 Mood

6.0 ± 3.8

5.3 ± 3.4

7.1 ± 3.1

5.5 ± 3.0

 Walking ability

4.3 ± 4.2

3.8 ± 3.9

5.7 ± 3.3

4.7 ± 3.2

 Normal work

5.0 ± 4.6

4.5 ± 3.9

6.4 ± 3.3

6.2 ± 3.8

 Relation with others

5.2 ± 4.4

6.4 ± 3.6

6.7 ± 3.7

6.7 ± 3.6

 Sleep

4.0 ± 4.1

4.1 ± 3.9

4.7 ± 3.6

4.7 ± 3.7

 Enjoyment of life

6.7 ± 3.9

7.8 ± 3.1

7.8 ± 2.9

8.3 ± 2.1