Table 1 Demographic information and clinical characteristics of healthy controls and PD patients
| Variable | HCs (n = 15) | PD (n = 18) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male: female) | 9:06 | 7:11 | 0.23 |
| Age (median (range), year) | 58 (43–66) | 61 (40–79) | 0.09 |
| Disease duration (month) | – | 21.22 ± 14.60 | – |
| MDS UPDRS-III score | – | 21.78 ± 13.96 | – |
| H-Y stage (median (range)) | – | 1 (1–3) | – |