Table 3

Coefficients of multivariable generalised linear models analysis

Dependent variableTest model effects
Independent variableB estimate95% Wald CI
LowerUpperp Value
DAS28 3v-CRPIntercept2.6371.5753.6990.000
Rheumatoid factor−0.71−1.063−0.3570.000
Sex0.705−0.0211.4310.057
Visits at week 6−0.899−1.24−0.560.000
Visits at week 30−0.85−1.16−0.540.000
FCGR3A (FV-VV vs FF genotypes)0.226−0.3060.7580.405
FCGR2A (HR-HH vs RR genotypes)0.206−0.3540.7660.471
Interactions:
Interaction between FCGR3A and visits0.019
Interaction between FCGR2A and visits0.082
A posteriori contrasting Bonferroni test:Mean differences
At baseline: differences in DAS28 between FV-VV and FF groups0.107−0.3700.5840.661
At 6 weeks: differences in DAS28 between FV-VV and FF groups0.7530.30512.0020.001
At 30 weeks: differences in DAS28 between FV-VV and FF groups−0.226−0.7580.3060.405
  • CRP, C-reactive protein; DAS28, 28-joint Disease Activity Score.