Table 4.
Changes in clinical parameters in the subgroups according to the treatments.
| Variables | Placebo (n = 41) | BC (n = 45) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITT | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.7 ± 2 | −4.2 ± 3 | 0.004 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −26.9 ± 43 | −48.2 ± 39 | 0.020 |
| CAP (%) | −9.2 ± 16 | −15.9 ± 13 | 0.036 |
| Improvement (%) | 51 | 76 | 0.025 |
| On-Treatment | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.7 ± 2 | −4.4 ± 3 | 0.002 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −25.7 ± 45 | −51.7 ± 38 | 0.007 |
| CAP (%) | −8.7 ± 17 | −17.1 ± 12 | 0.013 |
| Improvement (%) | 50 | 79 | 0.010 |
| Women | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.6 ± 2 | −4.3 ± 3 | 0.063 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −22.3 ± 47 | −54.1 ± 35 | 0.034 |
| CAP (%) | −8 ± 18 | −17.8 ± 10 | 0.067 |
| Improvement (%) | 56 | 83 | 0.13 |
| Men | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.8 ± 2 | −4.2 ± 3 | 0.030 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −29.9 ± 42 | −44.3 ± 42 | 0.225 |
| CAP (%) | −9.9 ± 15 | −14.7 ± 14 | 0.249 |
| Improvement (%) | 48 | 70 | 0.15 |
| Age ≤ 50 years | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.9 ± 2 | −4.1 ± 3 | 0.17 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −43.4 ± 37 | −39.5 ± 43 | 0.75 |
| CAP (%) | −15.7 ± 13 | −13.9 ± 15 | 0.67 |
| Improvement (%) | 67 | 73 | 0.74 |
| Age > 50 years | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.4 ± 2 | −4.4 ± 2 | 0.004 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −9.7 ± 44 | −56.5 ± 34 | <0.001 |
| aCAP score (dB/m)* | −13.7 ± 9 | −52.9 ± 8 | 0.004 |
| CAP (%) | −2.3 ± 16 | −17.9 ± 10 | 0.001 |
| Improvement (%) | 35 | 78 | 0.006 |
| Android Obesity | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.8 ± 3 | −4.4 ± 3 | 0.016 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −23.7 ± 45 | −51.2 ± 39 | 0.014 |
| CAP (%) | −8.1 ± 17 | −16.8 ± 13 | 0.027 |
| Improvement (%) | 44 | 80 | 0.007 |
| Gynoid Obesity | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.5 ± 3 | −3.8 ± 3 | 0.22 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −33.3 ± 41 | −37.6 ± 41 | 0.80 |
| CAP (%) | −11.4 ± 16 | −12.9 ± 14 | 0.80 |
| Improvement (%) | 64 | 60 | 1 |
| Metabolic Syndrome | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −2.8 ± 2 | −3.4 ± 2 | 0.43 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −9.1 ± 54 | −47 ± 54 | 0.13 |
| CAP (%) | −2.3 ± 20 | −14.2 ± 16 | 0.16 |
| Improvement (%) | 55 | 45 | 0.65 |
| Overweight & Obesity | |||
| Weight (Kg) | −3.0 ± 2 | −4.5 ± 3 | 0.005 |
| CAP score (dB/m) | −25.6 ± 46 | −50.7 ± 40 | 0.018 |
| CAP (%) | −8.4 ± 17 | −16.5 ± 18 | 0.031 |
| Improvement (%) | 44 | 78 | 0.007 |
CAP, controlled attenuation parameter.
CAP score adjusted for body weight change.