Table 1. Baseline characteristics of participants (n = 24).
| Variable | rPMS (n = 12) | Control (n = 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 49.7 (10.4) | 52.3 (7.2) |
| Sex | ||
| - Male | 1 (8.3) | 4 (33.3) |
| - Female | 11 (91.7) | 8 (66.7) |
| BMI | 24.0 (3.8) | 24.6 (3.1) |
| Underlying diseases | ||
| - Hypertension | 0 (0) | 1 (8.3) |
| - Dyslipidemia | 3 (25.0) | 0 (0) |
| - Others | 3 (25.0) | 5 (41.7) |
| Smoking | 0 (0) | 1 (8.3) |
| Caffeine | 1 (8.3) | 0 (0) |
| Alcohol | 1 (8.3) | 4 (33.3) |
| Occupation | ||
| - Government officer | 6 (50.0) | 6 (50.0) |
| - Business | 4 (33.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| - Agricultural work | 0 | 1 (8.3) |
| - Others | 2 (16.7) | 4 (33.3) |
| Duration of working time (hours/day), median (IQR) | 8.0 (5.5–9.8) | 7.0 (5.3–8.0) |
| Symptom duration (months), median (IQR) | 3.5 (2.0–6.0) | 3.5 (2.0–5.8) |
| CTS severity | ||
| - Mild | 4 (33.3) | 4 (33.3) |
| - Moderate | 8 (66.7) | 8 (66.7) |
Note:
Data are reported as n (%), unless otherwise indicated. BMI, Body Mass Index; CTS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.