Table 1 Comparison of intervention and standard of care arms for potentially important confounding variables at baseline
Variable | Intervention (n = 27) | Standard (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
Demographic | ||
Male (%) | 13 (48.2%) | 13 (52%) |
Age: Mean (range) | 38.2 (23–56) | 32.5 (17–58) |
UK Born | 2 (7.4%) | 3 (12%) |
Lifestyle | ||
Concomitant medication | 9 (33.3%) | 5 (20%) |
Alcohol - current | 9 (33.3%) | 9 (36%) |
Smoking | ||
Current | 3 (11.1%) | 6 (24.0%) |
Ex | 2 (7.4%) | 3 (12.0%) |
Never | 22 (88.5%) | 16 (64.0%) |
Clinical | ||
IGRA positive | 24 (88.9%) | 24 (96%) |
TST positive | 3 (11.1%) | 1 (4%) |
Diabetes | 1 (3.7%) | 1 (4%) |
Immunosuppressant medication | 1 (3.7%) | – |