highly significantP <0.01
The average reduction in body weight in the PTE group was small (1 kg), but highly significant ( P <0.01).
The average reduction in body weight in the PTE group was small (1 kg), but highly significant ( P <0.01).
Lower appetite was seen for weeks 4–16 in the PTE group when compared to placebo, reaching a statistical trend at week 8 ( P <0.1).
When compared to the placebo group at week 20, reduced triglyceride levels in the PTE group showed a trend ( P <0.1) ( Figure 4D ).
Body measurements showed a decrease in hip and waist measurements in the PTE group, but the changes did not reach statistical significance (data not shown).