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. 2016 Jul 25;17:345. doi: 10.1186/s13063-016-1466-2

Table 4.

Subgroup analyses by endpoint

Subgroup Primary efficacy analysis of Relapse rate INCAT total score Mean grip strength (dominant/ nondominant hand) I-RODS MRC sum score Time to relapse or withdrawal for any other reason IgG serum levels
Sex (male/female) X X X X X X
Age group (≥18 years to ≤ 65 years, and > 65 years) X X X X X X
Prestudy IVIg treatment modality (IVIg maintenance therapy, acute IVIg therapy)a X X X X X X
Region (Japan/non-Japan) X X
Relapse status (yes/no) X
IVIg Dependency criterion: I-RODS or grip strength Xb

IgG immunoglobulin G, INCAT Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause and Treatment, IVIg intravenous immunoglobulin, MRC Medical Research Council, I-RODS Inflammatory-Rasch-built Overall Disability Scale

aFor Japanese subjects only

bThis subgroup analysis will only be conducted if the group size is ≥ 30