Demographic and clinical characteristics of MS
| MS | P Value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 6 Months | 12 Months | ||
| Sample size | 18 | 18 | 18 | NA |
| Female:male | 13:5 | 13:5 | 13:5 | NA |
| Age (yr) | 39.11 ± 13.03 | 39.61 ± 13.03 | 40.11 ± 13.03 | NA |
| Duration (yr) | 12.78 ± 8.53 | 13.28 ± 8.53 | 13.78 ± 8.53 | NA |
| EDSS | 3.94 ± 2.25 | 3.94 ± 2.25 | 4.03 ± 2.18 | .633 |
Note:—NA indicates not applicable. The continuous measurements are presented as mean ± standard deviation. EDSS did not show significant changes during the follow-up period. Duration: the time since initial diagnosis of MS.