Table 2 .
Group/n (%) ears | Improvement | No changes | Deterioration | p |
---|---|---|---|---|
Group one (n = 119 ears) | ||||
Directly after e.s. | 45 (37.8 %) | 65 (54.6 %) | 9 (7.6 %) | – |
30 days after e.s. | 61 (51.3 %) | 50 (42 %) | 8 (6.7 %) | <0.05 |
90 days after e.s. | 56 (47.1 %) | 49 (41.2 %) | 14 (11.7 %) | >0.05 |
Group two (n = 65 ears) | ||||
Directly after placebo e.s. | 20 (30.8 %) | 44 (67.7 %) | 1 (1.5 %) | – |
3,170 days after placebo e.s. | 19 (29.2 %) | 43 (66.2 %) | 3 (4.6 %) | <0.05 |
90 days after placebo e.s. | 17 (26.1 %) | 44 (67.7 %) | 4 (6.2 %) | >0.05 |
p < 0.05, change statistically significant
p > 0.05, change statistically not significant
e.s. electrical stimulation