Table 1 Characteristics of QFS patients, CFS patients, and HC
Characteristics | QFS (n = 31) | CFS (n = 50) | HC (n = 72) |
|---|---|---|---|
Female sex, number (%) | 31 (100) | 50 (100) | 72 (100) |
Age (years), mean ± SD | 44.2 ± 10.5 | 31.0 ± 10.1 | 37.5 ± 13.3 |
BMI, mean ± SD | 25.4 ± 4.6 | 24.8 ± 4.3 | 23.2 ± 3.0 |
Sickness duration, months, mean ± SD | 94.2 ± 15.9 | 46.6 ± 31.2 | – |
CIS subscale fatigue severity score, mean ± SD | 48.3 ± 5.6 | 51.5 ± 4.1 | – |
SIP-8 total score, mean ± SD | 1518 ± 711.1 | 1677 ± 650.1 | – |