Table 2

Clinical outcome during the study. Medians and interquartile ranges are presented

Year 0 5 10
AJC, active joint count; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; HAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire.
AJC (0–50) 6 (4–10) 3 (1–6) 2 (0–6)
ESR (mm/1st h) 28 (14–52) 23 (12–43) 18 (10–36)
HAQ (0–3) 0.8 (0.5–1.2) 1.0 (0.6–1.4) 1.1 (0.5–1.5)