Table 2.
Primary outcomes.
| Score | MB group | GS group | Comparison between two groups (ANOVA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | |||
| T0 | 7.7 ± 1.5 | 6.4 ± 1.8 | |
| T1 | 6 ± 1.6 | 5.3 ± 1.7 | |
| T2 | 4.6 ± 2.6 | 4.9 ± 1.6 | F = 3.19; P = 0.08 |
| Comparison of the three times (ANOVA) | F = 26.0; P <0.0001 | ||
| Lequesne total (I+II+III) | |||
| T0 | 10.5 ± 1.0 | 8.8 ± 0.8 | F = 4.15; P = 0.02 |
| T1 | 8.3 ± 1.1 | 7.4 ± 0.8 | |
| T2 | 7.1 ± 1.0 | 7.4 ± 1.0 | |
| Comparison of the three times (ANOVA) | F = 1.05; P = 0.31 | – | |
| Lequ_I (pain or discomfort) | |||
| T0 | 4.4 ± 2.5 | 3.4 ± 1.9 | |
| T1 | 3.0 ± 2.5 | 3.0 ± 2.5 | |
| T2 | 2.7 ± 2.3 | 2.7 ± 2.3 | F = 0.55; P = 0.46 |
| Comparison of the three times (ANOVA) | F = 4.68; P = 0.0112 | ||
| Lequ_II (maximum distance walked) | |||
| T0 | 1.9 ± 1.7 | 1.9 ± 1.2 | |
| T1 | 1.7 ± 1.7 | 1.6 ± 1.3 | |
| T2 | 1.8 ± 1.8 | 1.4 ± 1.3 | F = 0.29; P = 0.59 |
| Comparison of the three times (ANOVA) | F = 0.65; P = 0.76 | ||
| Lequ_III (activities of daily living) | |||
| T0 | 4.3 ± 1.7 | 3.5 ±.1.8 | |
| T1 | 3.6 ± 2.3 | 2.7 ± 2.0 | |
| T2 | 2.8 ± 2.5 | 3.0 ± 1.8 | F = 1.46; P = 0.23 |
| Comparison of the three times (ANOVA) | F = 4.23; P = 0.02 | ||
Mean values ± standard deviation of the two groups and statistical comparison at T0 (recruitment), T1 (2 months), and T2 (6 months).
Significance value of P <0.05.