ESR and CRP values at five years depending on treatment at the end of the study period
| Completed study on gold treatment (n=160) | Alternative DMARD at 5 years (n=124) | No DMARD at 5 years (n=56) | Kruskal–Wallis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm 1st h) | 20 (8–39) | 41 (21–62) | 35 (17–58) | p<0.001 |
| CRP (mg/l) | 10 (6–30) | 19 (6–48) | 17 (4–61) | p=0.537 |
Medians and interquartile ranges are shown.