Main sample | Subsample | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
DAS (n = 205) | Usual care (n = 179) | DAS (n = 61) | Usual care (n = 81) | |
Values are n (%) or median (interquartle range) unless specified. | ||||
DAS, disease activity score; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; RF, rheumatoid factor. | ||||
Female | 138 (67%) | 132 (74%) | 38 (62%) | 62 (77%) |
Disease duration (years) | 6 (3 to 14) | 7 (3 to 14) | 4 (2 to 10) | 5 (2 to 12) |
Age (years) | 58 (52 to 65) | 58 (50 to 70) | 57 (51 to 65) | 58 (51 to 68) |
mean (SD) | 57 (11) | 59 (13) | 57 (10) | 59 (12) |
RF positive | 172 (84%) | 132 (74%) | 53 (87%) | 55 (68%) |
Rheumatoid nodules | 43 (21%) | 37 (21%) | 11 (18%) | 13 (16%) |
Joint damage present | 135 (65%) | 108 (60%) | 37 (61%) | 39 (48%) |
ESR (mm/h) | 20 (10 to 32) | 19 (10 to 35) | 22 (12 to 35) | 16 (8 to 27) |