Table 2.
Characteristics of the patients at baseline (mean ± SE).
| Parameters | Placebo (n = 25) | GutGard (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
| Patients (Male/Female) | 16/09 | 15/10 |
| Age (years) | 45.16 ± 2.06 | 38.12 ± 1.84* |
| Weight (kg) | 67.55 ± 1.75 | 66.38 ± 2.15 |
| Height (cm) | 163.93 ± 1.69 | 164.29 ± 1.06 |
| Heart rate/min | 83.04 ± 1.48 | 80.32 ± 1.36 |
| BP systolic (mmHg) | 128.00 ± 2.10 | 122.64 ± 1.92 |
| BP diastolic (mmHg) | 84.24 ± 0.80 | 79.92 ± 0.88* |
| Total symptoms scores of dyspepsia | 28.68 ± 0.62 | 29.96 ± 0.55 |
| Nepean Dyspepsia Index | 34.40 ± 1.02 | 35.64 ± 0.65 |
*P ≤ .05 versus placebo.