Table 2.
The demographics of participating subjects in this study given by their mean (standard deviation)
| Young controls | Age-matched controls | PD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size | 23 | 44 | 44 |
| Age, in years | 28.9 (5.2) | 59.0 (10.2) | 65.7 (7.9) |
| Years with PD | NA | NA | 8.2 (5.2) |
| Deep brain stimulation implant (% yes) | NA | NA | 20% |
| Sex (% male) | 47.8% | 45.5% | 68%a |
| Self-reported balance issues (% yes) | 0.09% | 15.9% | 77.3% |
| Self-reported faller (% yes) | 0% | 0% | 34.1% |
See Supplementary Table 1 for information on data collection sites and surfaces.
aA significant difference in sex was observed between PD and age-matched control groups (p = 0.03), which is consistent with a higher prevalence of PD in males.