Differences between people who agreed to participate in the trial and those who refused
| Eligible but not randomised n=178 | Randomised n=260 | Statistical significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50.8 (7.7) | 50.5 (7.8) | p=0.8 |
| Sex (% male) | 47.7% | 48.8% | p=0.82 |
| Physical activity profile | |||
| Total time (median minutes per week (IQR)) | |||
| Activities MET value >3 | 60 (1 to 160) | 30 (0 to 120) | p=0.005 |
| Activities sweat/breathless | 0 (0 to 90) | 0 (0 to 45) | p=0.003 |
| Frequency (median sessions per week (IQR)) | |||
| Activities MET value >3 | 2 (0 to 5) | 1 (0 to 3) | p=0.03 |
| Activities sweat/breathless | 0 (0 to 4) | 0 (0 to 2) | p=0.01 |
| Stages of change | |||
| Level 1 | 14.9% | 16.9% | |
| Level 2 | 28% | 34.3% | |
| Level 3 | 10.7% | 11.8% | |
| Level 4 | 46.4% | 37.0% | p=0.281 |