Table 1.
Clinical and demographic characteristics of the patients at study onset
| Evaluation of satisfaction after 6 months (N = 445) | Evaluation of satisfaction at study end (N = 353) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex, N (%) | ||
| Male | 125 (28.1) | 98 (27.8) |
| Female | 320 (71.9) | 255 (72.2) |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 38.5 (10.4) | 39.2 (10.1) |
| Time since diagnosis, years (SD) | 3.3 (5.8) | 3.6 (6.1) |
| Number of relapses (last 2 years), mean (SD) | 1.6 (1.2) | 1.6 (1.4) |
| CIS, N (%) | 22 (4.9) | 16 (4.5) |
| RRMS, N (%) | 423 (95.1) | 337 (95.5) |
| EDSS, mean (SD) | 2.0 (1.4) | 2.0 (1.4) |
| Previous treatment, N (%) | ||
| No | 334 (75.1) | 258 (73.1) |
| Yes | 110 (24.7) | 94 (26.6) |
| Missing | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) |
CIS clinically isolated syndrome, EDSS expanded disability status scale, RRMS relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, SD standard deviation