Main characteristics of responders and non-responders
| Parameters | Responders (n=17) | Non-responders (n=19) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 48.4 (11.4) | 53.0 (10.8) | 0.22 |
| Sex (males/females) | 13/4 | 17/2 | 0.007 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32.3 (5.4) | 30.0 (3.0) | 0.19 |
| Neck size (cm) | 42.6 (2.8) | 42.5 (4.5) | 0.97 |
| Mallampati score I, n (%) | 3 (17.6) | 5 (26.3) | 0.53 |
| Mallampati score II, n (%) | 5 (29.4) | 10 (52.6) | 0.26 |
| Mallampati score III, n (%) | 6 (35.2) | 2 (10.5) | 0.07 |
| Mallampati score IV, n (%) | 3 (17.6) | 4 (21.0) | 0.63 |
| Waist:hip ratio | 0.98 (0.06) | 0.99 (0.08) | 0.67 |
| ESS (points)* | 10.0 (8.0–13.0) | 13.0 (7.5–15.0) | 0.14 |
*Data expressed as median and IQR.
BMI, body mass index; ESS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale; n, number.