Baseline characteristics of TNFi responders and non-responders at 3rd month
| Responders (n=28) | Non-responders (n=15) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 46±11 | 47±11 | 0.71 |
| Disease duration (years) | 6.8±5.8 | 10.2±7.7 | 0.10 |
| RF titer (IU/mL) | 224±249 | 260±527 | 0.76 |
| Anti-CCP titer (U/mL) | 160±274 | 289±427 | 0.23 |
| DAS28 | 5.4±1.0 | 5.5±1.4 | 0.66 |
| Pain VAS (0-100 mm) | 60.5±18.6 | 78.6±19.9 | 0.005 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 39.8±23.2 | 35.8±22.6 | 0.58 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 21.4±26.0 | 21.1±25.3 | 0.97 |
| Tender joint count (0-28) | 9.0±6.8 | 12.5±9.7 | 0.17 |
| Swollen joint count (0-28) | 5.6±5.0 | 8.5±7.7 | 0.15 |
| HAQ score | 1.17±0.68 | 1.40±0.52 | 0.26 |
| Sum score of PD (0-84) | 11.8±5.7 | 17.5±12.7 | 0.049 |
| Sum score of GS (0-84) | 14.9±7.7 | 22.2±14.9 | 0.045 |
| Sum score of PD+GS (0-168) | 27.2±13.0 | 40.0±27.7 | 0.045 |