Table 1.
Subject characteristics.
| MS (n = 28) | HC (n = 22) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y), mean ± SD (range) | 42.0 ± 10.6 (25–66) | 40.3 ± 11.8 (20–60) | 0.580 |
| History of optic neuritis, N (%) | 14 (50) | – | – |
| Disease duration (y), mean ± SD (range) | 8.5 ± 6.45 (1–26) | – | – |
| Female, N (%) | 21 (75) | 12 (54.5) | 0.147 |
| EDSS, median ± (IQR) | 1.75 (1.125–4.0) | – | – |
Between-group differences were assessed using the independent samples t-test (age) and the Chi2 test (sex); EDSS: Expanded disability status scale; HC: healthy controls; MS: multiple sclerosis; N: number, SD: standard deviation; y: years.