Table 2.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants
| Characteristic | Exp (n = 20) | Con (n = 20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 63.0 ± 7.5 | 66.2 ± 6.2 | 0.16a |
| Gender (M/F, n) | 14/6 | 17/3 | 0.45b |
| Time since stroke (d) | 60.5 ± 35.5 | 56.5 ± 33.3 | 0.73a |
| Stroke lesion(n) | |||
| cortex/subcortex/cortex and subcortex | 0/15/5 | 1/14/5 | 1.00b |
| Paretic side (L/R, n) | 12/8 | 10/10 | 0.53b |
| Stroke Risk Factors (n) | |||
| Hypertension | 20 | 18 | 0.49b |
| Diabetes mellitus | 10 | 8 | 0.53b |
| Atrial fibrillation | 2 | 1 | 1.00b |
| Hyperlipoidemia | 2 | 1 | 1.00b |
All values are mean ± SD or number. n number of patients, yrs. years, M/F male/female, d days, L/R left/right. aP values by independent samples t test. bP values by Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test (2-tailed)