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Baseline demographic and clinical data at baseline
| Placebo (N=44) | Peptide (N=45) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 27 (61) | 27 (60) |
| Age, years, mean (s.d.) | 49 (5) | 49 (5) |
| Body mass index, kg/cm2, mean (s.d.) | 28.5 (3.9) | 27.6 (3.6) |
| Waist–hip ratio (s.d.) | 0.94 (0.08) | 0.90 (0.10) |
| Blood pressure, mmHg, mean (s.d.) | ||
| Systolic | 154.6 (13.9) | 151.3 (14.8) |
| Diastolic | 94.2 (8.8) | 95.2 (12.2) |
| Mean arterial pressure, mean (s.d.) | 113.8 (9.8) | 116.8 (10.2) |
