Table 1 Baseline demographic characteristics data for participants in both groups
Study characteristics | Stainless Steel | Elastomeric | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of participants (who received the allocation intervention) | 31 | 31 | 62 |
Age (y)—mean (SD) | 20.45 ± 4.26 | 20.48 ± 3.92 | 20.47 ± 4.60 |
Gender distribution (Male / Female) | 6/25 | 6/25 | 12/50 |