Baseline characteristics between patients with and without ITP
| . | ITP (n = 7) . | Non-ITP (n = 316) . |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, y (SD) | 35.7 (6.52) | 32.4 (8.61) |
| Sex, female (%) | 71.4 | 64.6 |
| Race, white (%) | 85.7 | 89.6 |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean (SD) | 26.2 (7.02) | 25.8 (6.06) |
| MS disease duration since initial episode, median years (min, max) | 0.6 (0.3, 2.3) | 1.3 (0.1, 6.3) |
| Baseline EDSS, mean (SD) | 1.8 (0.76) | 1.9 (0.76) |
| No. of MS relapses in prior year, median (min, max) | 2.0 (1.0, 2.0) | 2.0 (1.0, 4.0) |
| No. of MS relapses in prior year, n (%) | ||
| 1 | 2 (28.6) | 123 (38.9) |
| 2 | 5 (71.4) | 126 (39.9) |
| 3 | 0 | 49 (15.5) |
| . | ITP (n = 7) . | Non-ITP (n = 316) . |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, y (SD) | 35.7 (6.52) | 32.4 (8.61) |
| Sex, female (%) | 71.4 | 64.6 |
| Race, white (%) | 85.7 | 89.6 |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean (SD) | 26.2 (7.02) | 25.8 (6.06) |
| MS disease duration since initial episode, median years (min, max) | 0.6 (0.3, 2.3) | 1.3 (0.1, 6.3) |
| Baseline EDSS, mean (SD) | 1.8 (0.76) | 1.9 (0.76) |
| No. of MS relapses in prior year, median (min, max) | 2.0 (1.0, 2.0) | 2.0 (1.0, 4.0) |
| No. of MS relapses in prior year, n (%) | ||
| 1 | 2 (28.6) | 123 (38.9) |
| 2 | 5 (71.4) | 126 (39.9) |
| 3 | 0 | 49 (15.5) |
BMI indicates body mass index; MS, multiple sclerosis; and EDSS, Extended Disability Status Scale.