Research Article

Tai Chi for Overweight/Obese Adolescents and Young Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Table 2

Primary outcome measure.

Tai chi group (n = 24) valueSelf-monitored exercise group (n = 18) valueDifferences in changes between the groups at 3 months ( value)
Baseline3 monthsBaseline3 months

BMI (m/kg2)28.41 ± 4.0327.39 ± 3.580.008Δ29.57 ± 4.4729.62 ± 3.950.5240.003

Data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation. BMI: body mass index; indicates vs. the self-monitored exercise group; Δ indicates vs. baseline.