Numerical changes of activity parameters in the original patients
| Week 0 (n = 76) | Week 24 (n = 57) | ANOVA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm/1st h) | 67.37 (30.38) | 24.72 (16.97) | <0.0001 |
| CRP (mg/l) | 48.59 (47.67) | 8.81 (8.72) | <0.0001 |
| Patient assessment (VAS) | 70.7 (25.78) | 11.91 (20.76) | <0.0001 |
| Doctor assessment (VAS) | 63.52 (27.0) | 20.76 (10.33) | <0.0001 |
| Morning stiffness (min) | 77.24 (75.8) | 20.00 (45.95) | <0.0001 |
| Elevation of upper limbs (0–3) | 1.83 (0.72) | 2.75 (0.54) | <0.0001 |
| Myalgia (0–3) | 1.83 (0.99) | 0.37 (0.7) | <0.0001 |
| Tenderness (0–3) | 1.61 (0.98) | 0.3 (0.6) | <0.0001 |
| Steroids (mg) | 24.68 (28.61) | 7.68 (3.61) | <0.0001 |