Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of the study population
| Treated (n = 67) | Control (n = 45) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, male (%) | 14, 21% | 12, 27% | 0.48 |
| Age (years)* | 45.0 (10.2) | 43.6 (11.6) | 0.56 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2)* | 52.6 (8.5) | 54.4 (9.7) | 0.34 |
| Co-morbidities (%) | |||
| • Diabetes | 33 (49) | 15 (33) | 0.09 |
| • High blood pressure | 38 (57) | 24 (53) | 0.81 |
| • Sleep apnea | 31 (46) | 18 (40) | 0.53 |
| • Osteoarthritis | 33 (49) | 21 (47) | 0.74 |
| Living with spouse (%) | 36 (54) | 29 (64) | 0.29 |
| Level of education (years)* | 11.8 (2.3) | 11.6 (2.3) | 0.67 |
| Currently working (%) | 29 (43) | 27 (60) | 0.11 |
* Values are mean (SD)