Table 2. Patient Responders Using a 6-Point Reduction in RSI After 6 Weeks of Treatment.
| Variable | Treatment Group | |
|---|---|---|
| PS | AMS | |
| No. of patients | 85 | 99 |
| No. of responders | 46 | 62 |
| No. of nonresponders | 39 | 37 |
| Percentage of patients with decrease in RSI ≥6 | 54 | 63 |
| Difference in percentage of patients with decrease in RSI ≥6 (95% CI) | 8.51 (−5.74 to 22.76) | |
Abbreviations: AMS, alkaline water, Mediterranean-style diet, standard reflux precautions; PS, proton pump inhibitor and standard reflux precautions; RSI, reflux symptom index.