Table 4.
Self-reported symptoms or side effects mean change from baseline to 1st postchemo visit (negative numbers indicate worsening symptoms)
| Self-reported side effect/symptoms | GB change from baseline (N = 73) | SD | Placebo change from baseline (N = 67) | SD | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite loss | −0.5 | (2.90) | −0.8 | (2.81) | 0.34 |
| Nausea | −0.1 | (2.78) | −0.9 | (2.67) | 0.05 |
| Dizziness | −0.4 | (1.96) | −0.3 | (2.07) | 0.91 |
| Constipation | −0.7 | (2.77) | −0.9 | (2.68) | 0.43 |
| Headache | −0.6 | (2.13) | −1.2 | (2.31) | 0.14 |
| Diarrhea | −0.3 | (1.74) | 0.0 | (2.10) | 0.14 |
| Indigestion | 0 | (2.61) | −0.4 | (2.67) | 0.28 |
| Bruising | −0.4 | (2.33) | −0.9 | (2.42) | 0.35 |
| Overall QOL | −0.4 | (2.08) | −0.6 | (2.40) | 0.71 |
| Thinks memory affect QOL | 0.5 | (2.82) | −0.5 | (3.06) | 0.13 |
a
Two-sample independent t test