| Baseline Parameter | EPsA (N=84) | ERA (N=70) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJC: mean (SD) | 8.37 (8.64) | 9.03 (8.51) | 0.636 |
| SJC: mean (SD) | 3.38 (4.60) | 4.96 (4.76) | 0.039 |
| ESR (mm/h): mean (SD) | 15.99 (18.43) | 33.27 (27.26) | <0.001 |
| CRP (mg/L): mean (SD) | 6.71 (6.36) | 6.72 (7.40) | 0.993 |
| HAQ Score: mean (SD) | 0.65 (0.56) | 0.78 (0.73) | 0.229 |
| Pain VAS (cm): mean (SD) | 3.32 (2.85) | 4.75 (2.67) | 0.002 |
| Fatigue VAS (cm): mean (SD) | 2.71 (3.02) | 4.11 (2.92) | 0.004 |
| DAS28 Score: mean (SD) | 3.81 (1.19) | 4.31 (1.41) | 0.018 |