Table 2 Comparison of the quantitative variables according to the BDNF Val66Met genotypes
Variable | Val/ Val (n = 81) | Val/Met (n = 26) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 46.2 ± 14.3 | 46.5 ± 14.6 | 0.73 |
Subjective assessment of stress | 5.9 ± 2.5 | 5.8 ± 2.1 | 0.62 |
BMI | 27.1 ± 5.2 | 26.4 ± 4.9 | 0.47 |
Total CSI score | 50.3 ± 14.6 | 48.0 ± 13.9 | 0.50 |
Total RMDQ score | 15.6 ± 5.5 | 15.8 ± 4.8 | 0.99 |
BIP pain intensity | |||
 Worst | 6.5 ± 2.5 | 6.4 ± 2.9 | 0.97 |
 Least | 3.2 ± 2.4 | 2.8 ± 2.4 | 0.42 |
 Average | 5.4 ± 2.1 | 5.2 ± 2.8 | 0.52 |
 Now | 4.6 ± 3.0 | 4.2 ± 3.0 | 0.45 |
BIP interference | |||
 General activity | 5.9 ± 3.4 | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 0.44 |
 Mood | 5.7 ± 3.5 | 4.9 ± 3.7 | 0.36 |
 Walking | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 5.3 ± 3.5 | 0.96 |
 Normal work | 6.1 ± 3.8 | 5.3 ± 3.4 | 0.16 |
 Relation | 3.6 ± 3.4 | 3.5 ± 3.2 | 0.92 |
 Sleep | 5.4 ± 3.6 | 5.3 ± 3.2 | 0.76 |
 Enjoyment of life | 4.3 ± 3.7 | 5.1 ± 3.5 | 0.34 |
Summation of pain body regions | 9.0 ± 5.0 | 8.7 ± 8.8 | 0.07 |
Total Tampa score | 45.6 ± 8.1 | 45.9 ± 7.2 | 0.87 |
Total PCS score | 2.2 ± 1.2 | 1.9 ± 1.1 | 0.32 |
 PCS rumination | 2.8 ± 1.4 | 2.3 ± 1.1 | 0.18 |
 PCS helplessness | 1.5 ± 1.3 | 1.4 ± 1.4 | 0.51 |
HADS anxiety | 9.3 ± 3.5 | 8.4 ± 3.5 | 0.52 |
HADS depression | 7.1 ± 3.8 | 6.6 ± 4.4 | 0.35 |