Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the experimental group (tDCS plus physical therapy) and control group (sham tDCS plus physical therapy).
| Experimental Group (n = 9) | Control Group (n = 8) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/Female | 3/6 | 2/6 | p = 0.213 |
| Age (years) | 43.22 ± 10.46 | 39.75 ± 8.39 | p = 0.081 |
| EDSS | 3 [1] | 3 [0] | p = 0.154 |
| 6MWT (meters) | 300.1 ± 18.8 | 294.5 ± 13.39 | p = 0.134 |
| Gait velocity (m/s) | 0.87 ± 0.26 | 0.92 ± 0.24 | p = 0.070 |
| Gait cycle (meters) | 1.01 ± 0.17 | 0.96 ± 0.46 | p = 0.076 |
| TUG (seconds) | 14.11 ± 3.5 | 12.8 ± 1.1 | p = 0.072 |
| BBS | 48.33 ± 7.4 | 50.4 ± 1.4 | p = 0.356 |
| FRI | 1.31 ± 0.3 | 1.25 ± 0.3 | p = 0.069 |
Continuous variables and parametric data are expressed as means ± standard deviations; categorical variables are expressed as counts (percentages) or medians (interquartile ranges) for non-parametric data; ratios are expressed as x/y. Respectively, we performed the X2 and Mann–Whitney U tests. Abbreviations: 6MWT: 6 min walking test; BBS: Berg Balance Scale; EDSS: Expanded Disability Status Scale; FRI: Fall Risk Index; tDCS: transcranial direct current stimulation; TUG: timed up-and-go.