Demographics of controls and patients
| Control (n=31) | RRMS (n=20) | SPMS (n=18) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *Significant v RRMS; †significant v control. | |||
| ¶Relapse rate during two years before the study. | |||
| EDSS, expanded disability status scale; MICA, maximum intracranial area; RRMS, relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis; SPMS, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis; UCCA, upper cervical cord area. | |||
| Age (years) | 37.5 (7.3) | 32.9 (7.8) | 39.9 (6.2) |
| M : F | 14:17 | 6:14 | 7:11 |
| EDSS | – | 1.7 ( 1.1) | 5.5 (1.1)* |
| Disease duration (years) | – | 5.5 (4.4) | 12.8 (6.6)* |
| Relapses¶ | – | 3.8 (1.4) | 1.1 (1.3)* |
| MICA (cm2) | 197.8 (14.4) | 199.3 (12.8) | 192.8 (12.4) |
| Normalised UCCA (mm2) | 80.4 (5.7) | 77.7 (10.1) | 74.5 (11.6)† |