Table 6.
Demographics for perceived loss of appetite responders vs nonresponders
| Variables | Responders, n=19 | Nonresponders, n=11 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean ± SD | 51.7±18.8 | 35.3±16.9 | 0.02 |
| BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 24.6±5.4 | 26±6.6 | 0.54 |
| GES 4-hour residue (%), mean ± SD | 27±13 | 31.2±11.2 | 0.39 |
| Ethnicity | 0.85a | ||
| Caucasian | 15 | 9 | |
| Non-Caucasian | 4 | 2 | |
| Etiology | 0.87b | ||
| Idiopathic | 16 | 9 | |
| Non-idiopathicc | 3 | 2 |
Notes: For GES, ≤10% residue after 4 hours is considered normal while >10% is consistent with gastroparesis.
a
Represents comparison of Caucasian vs non-Caucasian participants;
b
represents comparison of idiopathic vs non-idiopathic gastroparesis;
c
includes diabetic (4), postsurgical (1), and post-viral (1).
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; GES, gastric emptying study; SD, standard deviation.