Table 1.
Demographic and clinical descriptive characteristics by treatment group.
| Group A (n = 68) | Group B (n = 70) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y (mean [SD]) | 56.9 (12.8) | 56.1 (13.3) | .99 |
| Sex (%) | |||
| Males | 36 (53) | 42 (60) | |
| Females | 32 (47) | 28 (40) | .21 |
| Race (%) | |||
| Caucasian | 57 (84) | 59 (84) | |
| Other | 11 (16) | 11 (16) | 1.0 |
| BMI, mean (SD) | 33.7 (5.9) | 34.6 (6.5) | .40 |
| Baseline REI, mean (SD) | 23.8 (15.0) | 23.0 (16.5) | .77 |
| OSA severity, mean (%) | |||
| Mild | 20 (29) | 25 (36) | |
| Moderate | 31 (46) | 26 (37) | |
| Severe | 17 (25) | 19 (27) | .57 |
Side-by-side comparison of demographic and descriptive characteristics between groups. BMI = body mass index, OSA = obstructive sleep apnea, REI = respiratory event index, SD = standard deviation.