Table 3
Baseline characteristics of the participants in the four treatment arms of the onchocerciasis treatment randomised controlled trial17
| Baseline characteristics* | 150 μg/kg yearly(n = 166) | 800 μg/kg yearly(n = 172) | 150 μg/kg 3 monthly(n = 161) | 800 μg/kg 3 monthly(n = 158) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Values are mean unless otherwise stated. | ||||
| Age (years) | 39.6 | 41.1 | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Height (cm) | 172.1 | 172.8 | 171.3 | 172.6 |
| Weight (kg) | 62.6 | 64.1 | 61.8 | 62.8 |
| Palpable nodules | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Patients with skin microfilariae (%) | 99 | 95 | 97 | 98 |
| Microfilarieae | 62.9 | 51.4 | 49.6 | 57.4 |
