a trend towards significanceP =0.076
Using LOCF data ( n =104 epoetin β , n =109 control), the median changes (baseline to final visit) for the SF-36 PCS (+3.1 points) and FACT-F (+3.0 points) scores were significantly different from those in the control group ( P <0.05), and a trend towards significance was apparent with respect to the change in the FACT-An subscale score (+1.0 points) ( P =0.076).