Table 3.
Period | n | Mean (SD) Hb level (g/dl) |
---|---|---|
Baseline (weeks −4 to 0) | ||
C.E.R.A. | 123 | 12.0 (0.7) |
DA | 126 | 11.9 (0.6) |
Titration (weeks 0 to 28) | ||
C.E.R.A. | 123 | 12.3 (0.7) |
DA | 126 | 11.9 (0.7) |
Evaluation (weeks 29 to 36) | ||
C.E.R.A. | 123 | 12.1 (1.0) |
DA | 126 | 11.8 (1.0) |
Safety (weeks 37 to 52) | ||
C.E.R.A. | 120 | 11.7 (1.1) |
DA | 124 | 11.7 (1.0) |
DA, darbepoetin alfa; Hb, haemoglobin; SD, standard deviation.