Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants
| Patients with RRMS | Patients with SPMS | Significant Differences (P Value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 3:7 | 3:7 | |
| EDSS score | Median, 1.5 | Median, 4.5 | .001a |
| Range, 1–3 | Range, 3–6.5 | ||
| Age at Onset (yr) | Mean, 34 | Mean, 30 | .15b |
| SD, 8.2 | SD, 6.5 | ||
| Disease duration (yr) | Mean, 12 | Mean, 18 | .04b |
| SD, 7.8 | SD, 6.8 | ||
| White matter lesion volume (cm3) | Median, 9.3 | Median, 12.9 | .18a |
| Range, 0.8–44.3 | Range, 3.7–50.4 |