Table 2

 Treatment outcomes of primary and secondary end points

Treatment parameter Placebo3-150 Pancreatic enzyme therapy3-150 p Value Mean difference 95% CI for the difference
Change in body weight (%)−3.7 (4.4)+1.2 (4.3)0.024.90.9 to 8.9
Change in body weight (kg)−2.2 (2.7)+0.7 (2.5)0.022.80.4 to 5.2
Change in fat absorption coefficient−8 (25)+12 (25)0.1320−6 to 45
Change in stool frequency per day+0.2 (1.0)−1.0 (1.9)0.071.2NA
Daily total caloric intake (MJ)6.66 (1.78)8.42 (1.88)0.041.760.08 to 3.44
Daily fat intake (MJ)2.65 (0.94)3.31 (1.07)0.150.66−0.26 to 1.58
Daily protein intake (MJ)0.92 (0.24)1.27 (0.30)<0.010.360.11 to 0.61
Daily carbohydrate intake (MJ)3.10 (0.95)3.81 (1.00)0.110.710.18 to 1.61
  • 3-150 Mean (SD).