Median CRP concentrations after placebo and dexamethasone treatment in all subjects and in subjects grouped according to baseline CRP concentration
| CRP concentration following placebo (mg/l) | CRP concentration following dexamethasone (mg/l) | % Change in CRP concentration | 95% CI for change in CRP concentration (mg/l) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI, confidence interval; CRP, C reactive protein | |||||
| All subjects (n = 18) | 0.83 | 0.16 | −80% | −0.18 to −1.37 | 0.001 |
| By basal CRP | |||||
| High (n = 6) | 2.27 | 0.45 | −80% | −1.13 to −4.20 | 0.036 |
| Medium (n = 6) | 0.74 | 0.27 | −63% | −0.170 to −0.77 | 0.036 |
| Low (n = 6) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% | −0.045 to 0.055 | NS |