Table 3.
Mean change in the ODI score between the two groups at 24-month follow-up
| Analysis | Number of participants | Mean change | 95% CI of mean change | Mean difference | 95% CI of mean difference | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITT | FE group (n = 30) | − 33.62 | − 38.58, − 28.66 | − 1.31 | − 9.3, 6.68 | 0.748 |
| TM group (n = 30) | − 32.3 | − 38.57, − 26.04 | ||||
| PP | FE group (n = 26) | − 34.98 | − 39.96, − 30 | − 3.34 | − 11.14, 4.45 | 0.4 |
| TM group (n = 26) | − 31.64 | − 37.63, − 25.64 |
ODI Oswestry Disability Index; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; ITT intension-to-treat; PP, per-protocol
* Statistically significant difference (P < 0.05)