Table 1.
Baseline characteristic | Treatment group (n=133) | Placebo group (n=142) |
---|---|---|
Mean age (years) (SD) | 51 (14) | 49 (13) |
Male | 51 (38) | 47 (33) |
Ethnic origin: | ||
White | 130 (98) | 140 (99) |
Smoker | 26 (20) | 39 (27.5) |
Alcohol use | 50 (38) | 51 (36) |
Duration of dyspepsia >1 year | 104 (78) | 106 (75) |