Table 3.
Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), adjusting by phase, treatment, and their interaction (treatment × phase).
| Parameter | AGE | Placebo | P value | ANCOVA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change differences (n = 43) | Change differences (n = 43) | P value treatment | P value phase | ||
| Adiponectin (ng/mL) | 313.79 ± 179.44 | −271.88 ± 187.18 | 0.027∗Ψ | 0.031& | 0.428 | 
ΨP < 0.05. & P < 0.05 ANCOVA model. P value treatment and phase: analysis of covariance.