Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the individuals enrolled in the study
| PPMS | SPMS | Stable RRMS | Acute RRMS | Controls | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |
| Gender (M:F) | 9:7 | 7:8 | 3:13 | 7:8 | 2:13 | ns* |
| Age, yrs | 52.8 ± 10.3 | 50.8 ± 8.0 | 42.8 ± 10.3 | 38.7 ± 8.4 | 38.7 ± 9.8 | p < 0.01# |
| Disease duration, yrs | 13.4 ± 8.2 | 10.6 ± 9.9 | 10.6 ± 9.9 | 11.3 ± 8.0 | / | ns # |
| EDSS | 6.36 ± 1.63 | 6.64 ± 1.40 | 2.25 ± 2.11 | 3.73 ± 1.90 | / | p < 0.01# |
Mean value ± standard deviation are showed; MS: multiple sclerosis; PP: primary progressive; SP: secondary progressive; RR: relapsing remitting; EDSS: Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale; *Fisher’s exact test; #Anova test.