Table 1.
Demographics and baseline data
| Characteristic | Paricalcitol Group (n=54) | Calcitriol Group (n=56) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 66.6±13.2 | 64.7±12.6 |
| Weight (kg) | 92.4±21.7 | 97.6±28.4 |
| BP (mmHg) | ||
| Systolic | 132.5±16.5 | 136.5±18.2 |
| Diastolic | 71.1±11.9 | 71.7±11.7 |
| Race | ||
| African American | 33 (61) | 41 (73) |
| Caucasian | 18 (33) | 14 (25) |
| Other | 3 (6) | 1 (2) |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 2.49±0.72 | 2.63±0.83 |
| eGFR (ml/min per 1.73 m2) | 27.8±9.3 | 27.0±9.2 |
| cCa (mg/dl) | 9.32±0.35 | 9.36±0.40 |
| Phosphorus (mg/dl) | 3.66±0.56 | 3.74±0.52 |
| PTH (pg/ml) | 176 (142, 221) | 209 (158, 287) |
| Albumin (g/dl) | 3.9±0.36 | 3.75±0.38 |
| Alkaline phosphatase (U/L) | 80 (65, 104) | 77.5 (70.75, 94.5) |
| Urine phosphorus/creatinine ratio (mg/g) | 418 (341, 562) | 435 (322, 504) |
Data are expressed as the mean±SD, n (%), or median (interquartile range). cCa, albumin-corrected calcium; PTH, parathyroid hormone.