Table 2.
Characteristics of the patients involved in this study.
| Variable | Control group (n = 17) | RR-MS group (n = 22) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | 0.275a | ||
| Male | 2 (11.8) | 7 (31.8) | |
| Female | 15 (88.2) | 15 (68.2) | |
| Age (years), median (range) | 41 (19–76) | 37 (18–59) | 0.377b |
| BBB impairment, median (range) | 5.1 (2.4–17.3) | 5.5 (2.8–15.2) | 0.986b |
| Duration of disease (years), median (range) | 4 (3–6) | 5 (3–6) | 0.975b |
| EDSS, median (range) | - | 2.5 (0.0–6.0) |
BBB: Blood-Brain Barrier; EDSS: Expanded Disability Status Scale;
a
Fisher’s exact test;
b
Mann-Whitney U test.