Table 1.
Demographic baseline characteristics.
| Characteristics | Control (n = 18) | PRF (n = 15) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ration (%) | 55 | 45 | |
| Mean age, year(SD) | 72.22 ± 10.41 | 67.73 ± 13.94 | 0.161 |
| Sex: female (%) | 13 (72) | 10 (66.7) | 0.082 |
| Weight (kg) | 66.72 ± 11.24 | 63.03 ± 9.28 | 0.482 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.73 ± 4.75 | 23.05 ± 3.11 | 0.404 |
| Height (cm) | 161.44 ± 9.08 | 166.00 ± 8.90 | 0.878 |
| Diabetes (%) | 3 (16) | 2 (13) | 0.141 |
| Hypertension (%) | 5 (27) | 6 (40) | 0.105 |
| Duration (week) | 26 ± 7 | 26 ± 6 | 0.477 |
| Alcohol user (%) | 4 (22) | 4 (27) | 0.62 |
| Nicotian (%) | 5 (27) | 5 (33) | 0.551 |
BMI: body mass index, SD: standard deviation, and PRF: pulsed radiofrequency.