Table 3

Overall renal response at month 6

Renal response at month 6MMF (N=76)TAC (N=74)Difference (95% CI)*p Value
CR45 (59%)46 (62%)3% (−12% to 18%)0.71
PR16 (21%)20 (27%)6% (−8% to 19%)
NR15 (20%)8 (11%)−9% (−20% to 3%)
CR (ACR)†8 (11%)10 (14%)3% (−8% to 14%)0.59
  • *With reference to MMF.

  • †Definition: creatinine clearance ≥90 mL/min+urine protein/creatinine <0.2+inactive urinary casts.

  • ACR, American College of Rheumatology; CR, complete response; MMF, mycophenolate mofetil; NR, no response; PR, partial response; TAC, tacrolimus.