Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of all eligible and treated patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) at entry and those included in per protocol analysis cohort
| Characteristic | All eligible and treated patients with RRMS at entry (n=4293*) | Per protocol analysis cohort (n=3686†) |
|---|---|---|
| No (%) of men | 1060 (24.7) | 906 (24.6) |
| No (%) of women | 3233 (75.3) | 2780 (75.4) |
| Median (range) age (years) | 38 (18-73) | 38 (18-73) |
| Mean (SD, range) EDSS | 3.07 (1.52, 0.0-6.5) | 3.05 (1.52, 0-6.5) |
| Median (range) time since symptom onset (years) | 5.7 (0-48) | 5.7 (0-48) |
| Median (range) time since first diagnosis (years) | 2.6 (0-41) | 2.6 (0-41) |
| Median (range) No of confirmed relapses in last 2 years | 3 (0-21) | 3 (0-21) |
*Missing data: 5 for age, 20 for symptom onset, 41 for time since diagnosis, 3 for previous relapses.
†Missing data: 5 for age, 16 for symptom onset, 36 for time since diagnosis, 2 for previous relapses.