Subgroups analysis of segmental sclerosis No. of trials Hazard ratio (95% CI) P-subgroup difference
Sample size >200 3 1.92 (1.14, 3.25) 0.42
<200 5 1.43 (0.89, 2.31)
Follow-up >7 years 4 2.43 (0.87, 6.73) 0.31
< 7 years 4 1.39 (0.96, 2.00)
Endpoint ESRD Renal failure 5 1.21 (0.87, 1.68) 0.20
3 2.22 (0.93, 5.35)
Adjustment Univariate Multivariate 4 2.70 (1.12, 6.48) 0.04
4 1.05 (1.01, 1.09)
Baseline eGFR <80 ml/min per 1.73 m2 >80 ml/min per 1.73 mm2 4 1.91 (1.01, 3.62) 0.43
4 1.36 (0.77, 2.40)
Percentage of nephrotic syndrome 100% 3 2.75 (1.22, 6.20) 0.05
<100% 5 1.16 (0.91, 1.48)
Percentage of immunosuppression >80% 5 1.56 (0.96, 2.53) 0.75
<80% 3 1.77 (0.98, 3.19)
Country North American/Europe 4 1.39 (0.96, 2.00) 0.31
Asia 4 2.43 (0.87, 6.73)
Table 2: Subgroup analysis of the association of segmental sclerosis with renal outcomes.