Table 2.
Characteristic | True acupuncture | Sham |
---|---|---|
Acupuncture | ||
Group (n=24) | Group (n=25) | |
Age (average) | 54±13 | 60±14 |
Age range | 24–83 | 24–83 |
Females | 20 | 19 |
Pre-menopausal | 4 | 3 |
Post-menopausal | 16 | 16 |
Males | 4 | 6 |
Female/male ratio | 5:1 | 19:6 |
Computer use (hours/day) | 4±3 | 4±4 |
Note: Wherever applicable, data are presented as mean ± SD.