Table 2 Comparison of study endpoints at 12 weeks by randomized treatment assignment
Characteristic | Calcium acetate (N = 37) | Placebo (N = 41) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Serum phosphorus (mg/dL) | n = 37 4.4 ± 1.2 | n = 36 5.1 ± 1.4 | 0.04 |
Serum calcium, corrected (mg/dL) | n = 37 9.5 ± 0.8 | n = 36 8.8 ± 0.8 | < 0.001 |
Intact parathyroid hormone (pg/mL) | n = 35 150 ± 157 | n = 38 351 ± 292 | < 0.001 |
Serum bicarbonate (mEq/L) | n = 35 24.0 ± 3.7 | n = 35 21.6 ± 3.8 | 0.008 |
Serum albumin (mg/dL) | n = 37 3.6 ± 0.5 | n = 36 3.5 ± 0.5 | 0.34 |