Table 1.
Characteristics of the Participants (n=25)
| Variable | Mean/No. | SD/% |
|---|---|---|
| Age - yr | 58 | 8 |
| Weight - kg | 87.6 | 15.1 |
| Body Mass Index - kg.m−2 | 28.0 | 4.2 |
| Race – no. (%) | ||
| White | 19 | 76 |
| Black | 6 | 24 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 |
| Current smoker – no. (%) | 1 | 4 |
| Comorbid conditions – no. (%) | ||
| Hypertension | 13 | 52 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 14 | 56 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 | 20 |
| CAD | 1 | 4 |
| Pulmonary disease | 9 | 36 |
| None of these comorbid conditions | 4 | 16 |
| Tumor characteristics | ||
| PSA | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| Gleason sum – no. (%) | ||
| <7 | 10 | 40 |
| ≥7 | 15 | 60 |
| Days post-surgery to randomization | 66 | 37 |
| RMR, ml O2.kg−1.min−1 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| VO2peak, ml O2.kg−1.min−1 | 27.7 | 5.7 |
Continuous variables are reported as mean (SD) and categorical variables are reported as n (%).
Abbreviations: CAD, coronary artery disease; RMR, resting metabolic rate; VO2peak, peak oxygen consumption.