Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Study Participants
| Mifepristone (n = 833) | Placebo (n = 627) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 44.7 ± 11.6 | 44.7 ± 11.2 |
| Gender (% female) | 57.9 | 60.5 |
| ACTH (pg/mL) | n = 778 | n = 572 |
| 19.6 ± 12.5 | 22.5 ± 15.1 | |
| Serum cortisol (µg/dL) | n = 807 | n = 601 |
| 12.1 ± 5.4 | 12.4 ± 5.4 | |
| BMI (kg/m2) | n = 534 | n = 370 |
| 28.8 ± 5.2 | 28.7 ± 5.8 | |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 122.6 ± 12.9 | 123.4 ± 13.9 |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 78.2 ± 8.7 | 78.7 ± 9.4 |
| Potassium (mEq/L) | n = 776 | n = 603 |
| 4.2 ± 0.4 | 4.3 ± 0.4 | |
| Sodium (mEq/L) | n = 777 | n = 607 |
| 140.4 ± 2.9 | 140.7 ± 2.8 |
Data are mean ± standard deviation unless stated otherwise. To convert the values for ACTH to picomoles per liter, multiply by 0.22. To convert the values for serum cortisol to nanomoles per liter, multiply by 27.6.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure.