Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data of patients with MS and controls
| Parameters | Patients (n = 32) | Controls (n = 31) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 38.3±9.9 | 38.5±7.5 | 0.14 |
| Female, n | 21 | 19 | 0.79 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27±4.3 | 26±5.2 | 0.32 |
| Smoking, n (%) | 10 (31) | 11 (35) | 0.79 |
| Disease duration, years, mean ± SD | 6.6±5.5 | – | |
| Disease course and activity | All RRMS | – | |
| EDSS level, mean (range) | 1.7 (0.5–5.5) | – | |
| PI | 0.35 (0.04–1.16) | – | |
| Treatment | |||
| Interferon | 21 | – | |
| Glatiramer acetate | 9 | – | |
| No treatment | 2 | – |
RRMS = Relapsing-remitting MS.