Table 4 Proportion of participants reaching a minimal important change (MIC) in the per protocol group. The MIC are taken from Ostelo et al. (2008) and represent a change in the VAS or ODI score, respectively, that is considered meaningful to the participant. It is defined as either a 15/10 absolute point change for VAS/ODI, or as a 30% reduction from the baseline score. We also show how many participants reached either of the MIC definitions (last two rows). The p-values show the outcome of a two-sided test of proportions between treatment and control, revealing a larger proportion of participants in treatment achieved MIC than in control
From: Randomized controlled trial of a 12-week digital care program in improving low back pain
MIC achieved for outcome | Treatment | Control | p-value for test of proportions |
|---|---|---|---|
VAS, 15-point reduction | 48/69 (70%) | 8/36 (22%) | <0.001 |
ODI, 10-point reduction | 19/69 (28%) | 4/36 (11%) | 0.09 |
VAS, 30% reduction | 56/69 (81%) | 10/36 (28%) | <0.001 |
ODI, 30% reduction | 38/69 (55%) | 9/36 (25%) | 0.006 |
VAS, absolute OR percentage reduction | 56/69 (81%) | 11/36 (31%) | <0.001 |
ODI, absolute OR percentage reduction | 40/69 (58%) | 9/36 (25%) | 0.003 |