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Figure 1. Flow Diagram of Patient Disposition During the Double-blind Treatment Period
(Month 1 Through Month 6).
aReasons for patient decision to discontinue treatment: concerns about
study procedures, perceived risks, scheduling conflicts, and patient is relocating or
has relocated.