Table 1.
Baseline demographic characteristics of randomised patients (intention to treat). Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Eradication group (n=145) | Placebo group (n=149) |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 69 (48) | 79 (53) |
| White | 128 (88) | 139 (93) |
| Mean age in years (range) | 50 (18-82) | 49 (19-81) |
| Current smoker | 42 (29) | 50 (34) |
| Consumer of alcohol | 83 (57) | 93 (62) |
| Previous Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment | 4 (3) | 1 (1) |
| Mean (SD) global overall symptom score (GOS) at presentation | 4.8 (0.8) | 4.9 (0.9) |
| Mean (maximum) years since first onset of dyspepsia | 10 (66) | 11 (57) |
| Adherent to drugs (⩾12 of 14 doses) | 138 (95) | 145 (97) |