Demographic characteristics of the patients
| Characteristic | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Intervention group | ||
| Female | 12 (46.2) | 0.851 |
| Male | 14 (53.8) | |
| Control group | ||
| Female | 10 (43.5) | |
| Male | 13 (56.5) | |
| Age (yr) | ||
| Intervention group | 57.84 (48-70) | 0.594 |
| Control group | 59.04 (48-70) |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean (range).