Table 1 The comparison of baseline characteristics of participants in the left DLPFC, DATL, and Sham groups
Variables | Group 1: Left DLPFC (N = 20) | Group 2: DATL (N = 20) | Group 3: Sham (N = 20) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 68.25 (10.26) | 69.05 (9.91) | 69.35 (9.94) | NS |
Female sex, (%) | 6 (30) | 7 (35) | 9 (45) | NS |
Male sex, (%) | 14 (70) | 13 (65) | 11 (55) | NS |
Less than diploma, (%) | 10 (50) | 9 (45) | 10 (50) | NS |
Cigarette smoker, (%) | 7 (35) | 9 (45) | 8 (40) | NS |
Hypertension, (%) | 6 (30) | 6 (30) | 7 (35) | NS |
Diabetic mellitus, (%) | 5 (25) | 8 (40) | 8 (40) | NS |