Correlation between baseline parameters and the responses
| Baseline parameters | EULAR good response at 6 months | Remission at 6 months | Sustained response at 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatoid Factor | r=0.25, P=0.006** | r=0.27, P=0.003** | r=0.30, P=0.001** |
| Hemoglobin | r=0.39, P=0.0001** | r=0.30, P=0.001** | r=0.33, P=0.0001** |
| DAS 28 | r=−0.81, P=0.0001** | r=−0.74, P=0.0001** | r=−0.85, P=0.0001** |
| HAQ | r=−0.08, P=0.36 | r=−0.18, P=0.04* | r=−0.24, P=0.007** |
| VAS | r=−0.25, P=0.006** | r=−0.06, 0.47 | r=−0.18, P=0.04* |
| Radiographic Score | r=−0.33, P=0.001** | r=−0.30, P=0.003** | r=−0.27, P=0.008** |