Table 1

Baseline characteristics of the study subjects (n=50)

CharacteristicMedian (IQR) (unless otherwise stated)
Age, years53 (44–60)
Symptom duration in weeks10 (8–13)
Female:male ratio39:11
% RF positive24
% CCP positive34

  • CCP, cyclic citrullinated peptide; RF, rheumatoid factor.