TABLE 1.
Demographic data for study participants1
| Patients (n = 29) | Controls (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 36.38 ± 2.25 | 34.45 ± 2.02 |
| Sex, % Female/Male | 90% / 10% | 83% / 17% |
| Race, % Black/White | 55% / 45% | 59% / 41% |
| Ethnicity, % Hispanic/Non-Hispanic | 66% / 34% | 69% / 31% |
| Initial BMI, kg/m2 | 44.67 ± 1.072 | 21.93 ± 0.33 |
| Three-month BMI, kg/m2 | 36.98 ± 0.992 | 22.01 ± 0.37 |
| Baseline Weight, kg | 121.56 ± 3.622 | 59.19 ± 1.28 |
| Three-month Weight, kg | 100.58 ± 3.232 | 59.50 ± 1.34 |
| Three-month Weight Loss, kg | −20.97 ± 1.092, 3 | 0.31 ± 0.38 |
1
Values are means ± SDs unless otherwise indicated.
2
Significant group differences (t-test, p < 0.05)
3
Significant decrease in weight loss (three-month weight – baseline weight) in patients (paired t-test, p < 0.0001).