Table 1 Baseline characteristics of eligible patients
Baicalin (n = 166) | Placebo (n = 165) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 51.3 ± 4.2 | 52.1 ± 5.8 | > 0.05 |
Gender (male/female) | 74/92 | 67/98 | > 0.05 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.9 ± 4.1 | 26.3 ± 3.7 | > 0.05 |
Smoking (n) | 49 | 57 | > 0.05 |
SBP (mmHg) | 143.7 ± 7.6 | 148.2 ± 6.3 | > 0.05 |
DBP (mmHg) | 86.1 ± 8.3 | 89.4 ± 7.8 | > 0.05 |
Time of RA diagnosis (years) | 5.1 ± 2.4 | 5.8 ± 2.9 | > 0.05 |