Clinical Research
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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2006; 12(17): 2756-2761
Published online May 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i17.2756
Table 4 Comparison of quality of life scores before and after treatment (mean±SD)
StatusBefore treatmentAfter treatment
Ecabet group(n= 115)Cimetidine group(n= 121)PEcabet group(n = 115)Cimetidine group(n = 121)P
Eating status15.0 ± 4.614.8 ± 4.1NS15.6 ± 4.015.9 ± 3.5NS
Liveliness status10.4 ± 4.110.0 ± 4.0NS11.6 ± 3.611.3 ± 3.5NS
Psychological status18.5 ± 5.018.6 ± 4.5NS20.3 ± 4.420.4 ± 4.1NS
Role-functioning status20.5 ± 4.220.6 ± 4.2NS21.4 ± 3.921.0 ± 4.3NS