Demographics and clinical characteristics of the patients with CISSMS and control subjects
| Characteristic | Patients (n = 18) | Controls (n = 18) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y), mean (SD) | 29.3 (7) | 25.27 (6.3) |
| Educational level (y), mean (SD) | 13.1 (2.4) | 14.7 (2.10) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 16 | 16 |
| Male | 2 | 2 |
| Test Scores, mean (SD) | ||
| MSFC | −0.78 (0.8)* | −0.101 (0.60) |
| PASAT | 39.7 (8.9)† | 48.72 (6.78) |
| Nine-hole peg test (s−1) | 4.96 × 10−2 | 5.25 × 10−2 |
| (0.49 × 10−2) | (0.55 × 10−2) | |
| 25-foot walking test (s) | 4.75 (0.78) | 4.39 (0.76) |
| TMTA (s) | 30.2 (8.6)* | 22.6 (2.6) |
| Stroop (s) | 57.8 (9.8) | 56.8 (10.6) |
| MADRS | 8.9 (3.9) | 8.2 (4.2) |
| MFIS | 22.5 (13.4) | 25.5 (12.4) |
* P < .05.
† P < .005 (Mann Whitney U test).