Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Subjects: Comparison Between OWT and SDT Groups
| OWT (Frequency or Mean ± 2 SD or Median ± IQR) | SDT (Frequency or Mean ± 2 SD or Median ± IQR) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects treated, n | 34 | 18 | NA |
| Women, n | 31 | 14 | 0.23 |
| Duration of hypothyroidism, y | 11.2 ± 8.0 | 11.1 ± 7.2 | 0.97 |
| Age, y | 33.2 ± 9.3 | 35.61 ± 12.7 | 0.45 |
| Weight, kg | 61.95 ± 16.2 | 63.11 ± 14.6 | 0.80 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 25.03 ± 5.4 | 29.63 ± 6.6 | 0.13 |
| Pulse rate, beats per min | 76 ± 6.2 | 74 ± 6.3 | 0.32 |
| TSH, median (IQR), mIU/L | 31.3 (17.5 – 53.2) | 36.5 (23.8 – 53.3) | 0.73 |
| T4, μg/dL | 7.5 ± 2.9 | 8.8 ± 7.43 | 0.398 |
| Thyroxine dose given after enrollment, μg/d | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 2.31 ± 0.03 | 0.004 |
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.