Table 3.
Comparison of fatigue changes using VAS and FACIT after specified treatments
| Variable | Change during placebo | Change during KRG | p* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue VAS | 0.00 ± 22.46 | −2.14 ± 22.19 | 0.57 |
| FACIT-F | 1.88 ± 13.26 | 5.16 ± 13.79 | 0.18 |
| FACIT -Physical well being | 0.46 ± 2.66 | 0.84 ± 2.65 | 0.44 |
| FACIT -Social/family well-being | −0.43 ± 4.97 | 0.95 ± 4.63 | 0.12 |
| FACIT -Emotional well being | 0.56 ± 2.82 | 0.81 ± 2.40 | 0.55 |
| FACIT -Functional well being | −0.06 ± 4.57 | −0.10 ± 5.23 | 0.95 |
| FACIT -Fatigue scale | 1.36 ± 6.14 | 2.66 ± 6.37 | 0.25 |
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation
* For the difference between the changes during KRG versus placebo, using a mixed effect model
FACIT-F, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue; KRG, Korean Red Ginseng; VAS, visual analogue scale