Table 2

Baseline laboratory and clinical parameters. Results are shown as median (interquartile range)

Parameter Gold Methotrexate p Value2-150
CRP2-151 (IU/l)31 (11–77)33 (14–59)0.522
ESR2-151 (mm/1st h)39 (18–57)46 (30–68)0.283
Ritchie Articular Index12 (6–18)11 (6–16)0.415
Pain score62 (42–76)71 (50–76)0.175
Early morning stiffness (min)60 (25–240)60 (30–120)0.672
HAQ2-151 2 (1.5–2.375)2 (1.5–2.5)0.864

  • ↵2-150 Mann-Whitney.

  • ↵2-151 CRP = C reactive protein; ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate; HAQ = Health Assessment Questionnaire.