Table 2.
Clinical variables for patients with neuropathic pain (NP) and healthy controls.
| Variables | NP (n = 16) median (min–max) | Controls (n = 12) median (min–max) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57.0 (39.0–75.0) | 45.5 (21.0–55.0) | 0.003 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.10 (20.2–32.4) | 24.2 (21.10–31.40) | 0.35 |
| Sex (% female) | 37.5% | 58.3% | 0.283 |
| Pain intensity (VAS, mm) | 72 (40–94) | 0 (0–0) | NA |
| Pain duration (months) | 66 (12–300) | – | NA |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 132.5 (117.0–182.0) | 120 (105–145) | 0.05 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 83.0 (71.0–121.0) | 70.0 (65.0–80.0) | 0.002 |
VAS Visual Analogue Scale, NA not applicable.