3. Results
A total of 60 people were randomly assigned to the
intervention or control group. Eight participants withdrew
during the study period; this means that 86.6%
completed the study. Two participants withdrew before
baseline because of lack of time; they were excluded.
Three participants in each groupwithdrew after baseline;
one in the intervention group because of troublesome
blood pressure dip with numbness in hands and feet after
the first session and two in the control group where one
died and one reported lack of time. Three participants
withdrew afterweek 4; two in the intervention group (one
developed diverticulitis and one went on vacation)
withdrew.