a trend toward significancep < 0.05
Statistical analysis shows a trend toward significance between stages 1 and 3 ( p < 0.05, d = −2.31) and a moderate effect size between stages 7 and 9 ( p < 0.05, d = 1.34).
Statistical analysis shows a trend toward significance between stages 1 and 3 ( p < 0.05, d = −2.31) and a moderate effect size between stages 7 and 9 ( p < 0.05, d = 1.34).
Non-finishers showed a trend toward higher hematocrit levels, possibly indicating severe DH, though this was not confirmed by other DH markers.