Table 3

Characteristics of patients who received treatment by 12 months of eligibility and after 12 months of eligibility

Total treated (n=375)Treated by 12 months (n=316)Treated after 12 months (n=59)p Value
Mean age (years)45±1345±1345±120.85
Male61.1%61.7%57.6%0.56
Asian96.5%96.2%98.3%0.42
HBeAg-positive35.9%37.5%28.8%0.21
Baseline ALT, U/L57 (38–96)61 (41–104)38 (27–52)<0.00001
Baseline HBV DNA, log10 IU/mL5.8 (4.6–7.4)5.9 (4.6–7.5)5.2 (4.7–7.1)0.45
Cirrhosis8.8%9.8%3.4%0.11
  • Values are presented as mean±SD, proportions, or median (IQR).

  • ALT, alanine aminotransferase; HBeAg, hepatitis B e antigen; HBV DNA, hepatitis B virus DNA.