Table 1.
Demographic data and baseline characteristics of the study participants
| Parameter | Placebo | CLA |
|---|---|---|
| n (female/male) | 13 (8/5) | 15 (5/10) |
| Age (y), median (range) | 13 (7–18) | 13 (6–17) |
| Age groups, n (% all participants) | ||
| 6–12 | 4 (14) | 6 (21) |
| 13–18 | 9 (32) | 9 (32) |
| BMI (kg/m2)a, median (range) | 19.5 (15.3–29.0b) | 19.9 (14.7c-23.5) |
| Major allergen, n (% group participants) | ||
| Phl p1 | 6 (46) | 7 (47) |
| Der p1 | 4 (31) | 5 (33) |
| Fel d1 | 3 (23) | 3 (20) |
| FEV1 % predicted, median (range) | 97 (70–126) | 95 (83–122) |
aAdjusted for clothing
b> Percentile 97
c< percentile 3 of age- and sex-specific range, according to Kromeyer-Hauschild [54]