Baseline CCIA score
0 (n=38)1,2 (n=122)3,4 (n=88)≥5 (n=19)
Change in DAS28–2.03–1.38–1.06–0.84
Change in J-HAQ–0.576–0.177–0.06–0.118
Change in MTX use (%)18.4*7.3*00
Change in MTX dose (mg/week)1.950.450.390.3
Change in biologics use (%)21.113.15.70
  • *p<0.05; p<0.01; p<0.001.