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Demographics and clinical details of patients recruited into trial
| DHEA | Placebo | |
|---|---|---|
| n | 54 | 52 |
| Males | 24 | 20 |
| Females | 30 | 32 |
| Median age (range), yr | 46 (23–65) | 46 (22–65) |
| Median disease duration (range), yr | 11 (1–46) | 10 (1–49) |
| Hydrocortisone dose, mg per 24 h | 25 | 27 |
| Autoimmune thyroid disease | 20 | 14 |
| Type 1 diabetes mellitus | 4 | 1 |
| Pernicious anaemia | 3 | 1 |
| Vitiligo | 3 | 1 |
| Premature ovarian failure (HRT) | 9 (8) | 3 (2) |
| Post menopausal (HRT) | 9 (4) | 11 (6) |
HRT, Hormone replacement therapy.
