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Table 1 Baseline participant characteristics and supplement profiles

From: The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on oxidative stress, inflammation, and symptoms in children with autism: an open-label pilot study

 

1.3 atm group

1.5 atm group

Comparison between groups (p-value)

A. Child characteristics

   

Age Range

3–16

3–16

 

Mean Age

6.2 ± 4.0

7.7 ± 4.5

NS

Mean initial CARS score

33.8 ± 6.3

34.4 ± 8.0

NS

B. Percentage of children on supplement

   

Multivitamin

92%

100%

NS

Minerals

75%

67%

NS

Digestive Enzymes

42%

17%

NS

Probiotics

50%

17%

NS

Omega-3 fatty acids

92%

100%

NS

Methylcobalamin

58%

83%

NS

Folinic acid

42%

83%

NS

Glutathione

25%

50%

NS

  1. NS = not statistically significant