Table 1 Comparison of the baseline characteristics of patients between the two groups
From: Efficacy of acupuncture for psychogenic erectile dysfunction: a randomized, sham-controlled trial
Characteristic | Acupuncture group (n = 33) | Sham acupuncture group (n = 31) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (years) | 34.76 ± 6.72 | 35.97 ± 6.98 | 0.49 |
Disease duration (months) | 14.42 ± 4.11 | 14.06 ± 3.39 | 0.96 |
Body mass index | 23.32 ± 1.84 | 22.95 ± 1.62 | 0.41 |
Duration of education (years) | 15.91 ± 1.96 | 15.68 ± 2.36 | 0.68 |
Smoker | 8(24.24%) | 7(22.58%) | 0.88 |
Drinker | 5(15.15%) | 6(19.35%) | 0.66 |
Married | 26(78.79%) | 25(80.65%) | 0.85 |
Sexual frequency | 0.66 | ||
1–2 times per week | 27(81.82%) | 24(77.42%) | |
More than 2 times per week | 6(18.18%) | 7(22.58%) |