Magnitude of change of inflammation score
| Time point | IOAB with IS (SD) (median) | IOAB without IS (SD) (median) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | 2.9 (3.6) (3) | −3.0 (6.4) (−4) | <0.0001 |
| 4 Weeks | 8.3 (6.2) (9) | 4.6 (6.9) (6) | <0.0110 |
| 12 Weeks | 16.7 (6.1 (16) | 15.4 (6.5) (14) | 0.3831 |
↵Statistically significant difference (Mann–Whitney U test).