Table 1.
Demographical and clinical data (mean and standard deviation) for the two groups of MS patients.
| Experimental fMRI group | Control group | Statistical analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = | 4 | 4 | — |
| Age in years | 37.25 SD 5.50 | 39.75 SD 5.06 | U = 6.50; P = 0.66 |
| Education in years | 12.75 SD 1.50 | 11.75 SD 0.50 | U = 4.50; P = 0.31 |
| Sex (ratio female/male) | 3/1 | 2/2 | χ 2 = 0.53; P = 0.465 |
| Laterality (ratio right-/left-handed) | 4/0 | 1/3 | χ 2 = 4.8; P = 0.028* |
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| EDSS (median score) |
1.50 |
2.50 |
U = 7.50; P = 0.88 |
| [range] | [0–4] | [0–4] | |
| Duration of MS in years | 15.00 SD 9.31 | 13.5 SD 7.23 | U = 6.50; P = 0.66 |
| Number of DMD treatment | 1.00 SD 0.00 | 1.00 SD 0.00 | U = 8.00; P = 1.00 |
EDSS: the expanded disability status scale; SD: standard deviation; DMDs: disease modifying drugs, *<0.05.