FMS (n = 84) | HC (n = 43) | Group difference | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Age | 47.2 (7.8) | 48.1 (7.6) | t(87) = − 0.63 | p = 0.53 |
VASnow | 53.3 (22.0) | 2.2 (3.2) | t(90) = 20.80 | p < 0.001 |
PCS | 18.3 (10.8) | 4.7 (7.0) | W = 3170 | p < 0.001 |
HAD-A | 7.9 (4.3) | 3.1 (2.9) | t(116) = 7.47 | p < 0.001 |
HAD-D | 7.2 (4.0) | 1.1 (1.5) | t(116) = 12.29 | p < 0.001 |
BDI | 16 (7.7) | 0.5 (1.4) | W = 3544 | p < 0.001 |
Tenderpoints | 16.4 (1.8) | – | – | – |
Pain duration (months) | 185.6 (104.2) | – | – | – |