Sex, age, and disease activity at baseline in the experimental and control group (mean (SD))
| Experimental (n=25) | Control (n=30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Women* | 23 (92%) | 21 (70%) |
| Age (y) | 59.7 (15.0) | 58.7 (9.2) |
| No of ARA criteria | 4.6 (.6) | 4.8 (.8) |
| ESR (mm 1st h) | 57.4 (36.1) | 53.3 (24.2) |
| No of swollen joints | 2.3 (2.5) | 2.7 (2.4) |
| No of painful joints | 14.8 (9.2) | 13.1 (8.5) |
Comparison between groups: *p<0.05.