Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the patients per group (ITT population).
| OF-IN group | Placebo group | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 16 F/9 M | 13 F/7 M | NS |
| Median (IQR) age in years | 46 (31–51) | 37 (30–50) | NS |
| Median (IQR) age at diagnosis in years | 24 (19–35) | 22 (17–30) | NS |
| Median (IQR) disease duration | 11 (6–23) | 13 (3–20) | NS |
| Disease location (ileocolitis/colitis/ileitis) | 15/6/4 | 13/5/2 | NS |
| Percentage active smokers | 12% | 10% | NS |
| Median (IQR) baseline HBI | 4 (2–6) | 4 (2–6) | NS |
Abbreviations: F, female; HBI; Harvey-Bradshaw index; IQR, interquartile range; M, male; NS, not significant; OF-IN, prebiotic oligofructose-enriched inulin.