Table 1

Mean per cent improvement in quality of life at six months1-150 (Phase III)

VariablePlacebo (n=80)Etanercept
10 mg (n=76)25 mg (n=78)
Disability Index2341-151 391-151
General health status−12341-151 331-151
Arthritis specific health status−22311-151 441-151
Vitality2221-151 251-151
Mental health317351-151 1-152
  • 1-150 Positive numbers represent improvement, negative numbers represent worsening.

  • 1-151 p <0.05 for etanercept groups compared with placebo group.

  • 1-152 p <0.05 for etanercept 10 mg compared with etanercept 25 mg.