Table 1. Baseline characteristics and demographic variables.
| Parameter | Pre-Study 1 | Baseline | Last Follow-up | Change | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 56 ± 14 | ||||
| Male gender | 100% | ||||
| Bodyweight (kg) | 83 ± 6 | 93 ± 7 | 83 ± 4 | 2 10.4 ± 8.3 kg | 0.01 |
| 3 - 10.5 ± 4.2% | |||||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26 ± 1 | 29 ± 2 | 26 ± 2 | 0.01 | |
| Waist circumference (cm) | n. d. | 108 ± 3 | 98 ± 4 | 3 - 10 ± 4 | 0.05 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 137 ± 8 | ||||
| DBP (mmHg) | 82 ± 4 | ||||
| HbA1c (%) | 6.1 ± 0.8 | 5.8 ± 0.6 | n.a. | ||
| n = 2 | |||||
| Physical activity (h / week) | 1.6 ± 0.9 | 1.7 ± 1.0 | |||
| Cumulative number of CVRF | 3.8 ± 0.8 |
Table legend: CVRF, cardiovascular risk factors; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure
1 historical data from patients records (period ranged from 4 to 12 (8 ± 2.5) years
2 difference pre-study to baseline.
3 difference baseline to last follow-up.