Table 2 Mean difference in anxiety-status score in intention-to-treat and per protocol
No massage | Massage | Difference | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STAI State (Intention to treat) | -0.92[-3–1.16] | -11.52[-13.6 - -9.43] | 10.6[7.65–13.54] | < 0.001 |
STAI State (Per protocol) | -0.59[-2.79–1.6] | -11.51[-13.79 - -9.22] | 10.91[7.75–14.08] | < 0.001 |