Table 1 Comparison between exercise and non-exercise groups at baseline regarding demographic data, comorbidities, special habits, and functional capacity
From: The effect of intradialytic exercise on inflammatory markers in hemodialysis patients
| Â | Groups | EG (n = 20) | NEG (n = 20) | t test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | Mean ± SD | 44.2 ± 13.04 | 47.5 ± 9.07 | −0.92 | 0.359 |
Gender | Females | 7 (35%) | 7 (35%) | Χ2 = 0.00 | 1 |
Males | 13 (65%) | 13 (65%) | |||
BMI (kg/m2) | Mean ± SD | 26.0 ± 3.31 | 25.400 ± 6.500 | 0.398 | 0.693 |
6-min walk (m) | Mean ± SD | 161.0 ± 12.93 140-180 | 157.750 ± 13.126 140-180 | 0.789 | 0.435 |
SPBT | Mean ± SD | 6.4 ± 1 | 6.5 ± 1 | −0.442 | 0.661 |
DM | No | 16 (80%) | 14 (70%) | Χ2 = 0.533 | 0.465 |
Yes | 4 (20) | 6 (30%) | |||
HTN | No | 9 (45%) | 11 (55%) | Χ2 = 400 | 0.527 |
Yes | 11 (55%) | 9 (45%) | |||
Smoking status | No | 16 (80%) | 17 (85%) | 0.173 | 0.677 |
Yes | 4 (20%) | 3 (15%) |