Table 1

Threshold levels for remission in the RA core set measures according to the survey of committee members*

Highest level of the core set measure that would be compatible with remission
If it were the only measure assessedIf all other measures suggested remission
Core set measureMean ± SDMinimumMedian80%MaximumMean ± SDMinimumMedian80%Maximum
TJC281.1 ± 1.301262.6 ± 2.012410
Full TJC (68 joints)1.6 ± 1.502262.6 ± 2.012410
SJC280.5 ± 0.900141.3 ± 1.30126
Full SJC (66 joints)0.6 ± 0.900141.4 ± 1.20126
ESR, mm/h21 ± 61020253025 ± 620253040
CRP, mg/dl0.9 ± 0.401121.1 ± 0.6011.52
Pain, 0–10 scale1.3 ± 0.701232.4 ± 1.31236
PhGA, 0–10 scale1.0 ± 0.901141.6 ± 1.00224
PtGA, 0–10 scale1.2 ± 0.801232.2 ± 1.30236
HAQ, 0–3 scale0.7 ± 0.700.50.530.9 ± 0.80.20.613
  • * Twenty-seven committee members responded to the survey (25 experienced rheumatoid arthritis clinical researchers and 2 Patients).

  • 80%, 80th percentile; CRP, C reactive protein; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; HAQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire; PhGA, physician/observer global assessment; PtGA, patient global assessment; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; SJC28, swollen joint count using 28 joints; TJC28, tender joint count using 28 joints.