Effect size ranges v placebo for various knee osteoarthritis interventions*

InterventionsEffect size ranges v placebo
*NSAID  =  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Education0.28 to 0.35
Exercise0.57 to 1.0
ParacetamolNot provided in study
Topical NSAID−0.05 to 1.03
Topical capsaicin0.41 to 0.56
Oral NSAID0.47 to 0.96