Clinical characteristic of responders to MTX treatment compared with non-responders
| Responders | Non-responders | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 12.7 (5.9) | 9.4 (4.1) | NS |
| F:M ratio | 2.3:1 | 1:2.5 | p<0.001 |
| Disease duration (y) | 4.7 (4.5) | 3.4 (2.5) | NS |
| Polyarticular type (%) | 8 (80) | 5 (70) | NS |
| Total corticosteroid dose at entry (mg/day) | 1 (1.7) | 9.3 (1.2) | p<0.001 |
| Number of active joints at entry | 12.5 (9) | 12.4 (10.1) | NS |
| Duration of morning stiffness (min) | 15.5 (20.1) | 34.3 (20.7) | p=0.04 |
Data shown as mean (SD).