Table 4.

Comparison of chronic low back pain (CLBP) responder index (RI) effect size.

VariableEffect Size in Current StudyPooled Effect Size in Initial CLBP RI Studies
LBP VAS–0.24–0.25
PGA–0.24–0.20
RMDQ–0.12–0.08
Responder index0.140.19 (in COX-A-244)
0.23 (in COX-245)
  • LBP: low back pain; VAS: visual analog scale; PGA: patient global assessment; RMDQ: Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire.