Final diagnosis by a doctor at 1 year
| Final diagnosis | Placebo group (n = 111) | Glucocorticoid group (n = 111) |
|---|---|---|
| RA | 67 (60.4) | 54 (48.6) |
| Used DMARDs | 59 | 48 |
| No DMARDs | 8 | 6 |
| Undifferentiated IP | 19 (17.1) | 22 (19.8) |
| Used DMARDs | 12 | 9 |
| No DMARDs | 7 | 13 |
| Resolved/remission | 13 (11.7) | 23 (20.7) |
| Used DMARDs | 2 | 1 |
| No DMARDs | 11 | 22 |
| Non-inflammatory disease | 6 (5.4) | 9 (8.1) |
| Used DMARDs | 1 | 1 |
| No DMARDs | 5 | 8 |
| Other inflammatory diseases | 6 (5.4) | 3 (2.7) |
| Used DMARDs | 5 | 1 |
| No DMARDs | 1 | 2 |
Results are shown as number (%) or number.
DMARDs, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; IP, inflammatory polyarthritis; RA, rheumatoid arthritis.