Table 4

Baseline characteristics of patients with LN from the selected RCTs that are used in the meta-analysis for renal response and adverse events

Induction therapy
AllDuo therapyTriple therapy
N*693291402
Age*323332
Female (%)908990
Disease duration (years)*1.63.20.5
Asian ethnicity (%)100100100
LN class (%)
 I/II
 III/IV±V848583
 V161517
  • *Data are expressed as the mean.

  • LN, lupus nephritis.