Table 2 Features of participants according to whether they were able to complete the valsalva manoeuvre

Weight loss (Kg)

4.3

7.8

0.09 (t = -1.7)

BMI

26

22.6

< 0.0001 (t = 4.9)

TUAG (secs)

14.06*

18.7*

< 0.0001

Grip strength (kg)

24.5*

18.0*

< 0.0001

Tiredness (ESAS)

3*

4*

0.2

Age (years)

65.4

71.5

0.001 (t = -3.3)