Table 3.
Comparison of tic severity between high and low dose groups after 3 months
| Variables | High dose (n = 41) | Low dose (n = 42) | 𝑝-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| YGTSS Score | 18.13 ± 4.30 | 24.00 ± 4.52 | 0.004 |
| Motor Score | 5.87 ± 4.15 | 10.33 ± 4.97 | 0.027 |
| Vocal Score | 2.00 (0, 4) | 5.00 (0, 6) | 0.238 |
| Total Tic Score | 8.13 ± 4.30 | 14.00 ± 4.52 | 0.004 |
| Impairment | 10.00 ± 0.00 | 10.00 ± 0.00 | N/A |
| Tic Severity Levels | |||
| Mild(YGTSS < 25) | 35 (85.4%) | 23 (54.8%) | 0.005 |
| Moderate(YGTSS 25–50) | 6 (14.6%) | 19 (45.2%) | |
Notes: data are presented as mean ± sd or medians (P25, P75). Abbreviations: YGTSS: Yale global tic severity scale; N/A: not applicable