Baseline values – n (%), mean (SD), or median (IQR)
| Stable, n=45 | Tapering, n=47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 57 (11) | 58 (13) |
| Female | 30 (67%) | 25 (53%) |
| ACPA+ | 35 (78%) | 36 (77%) |
| Symptom duration, yrs | 10 (7) | 12 (7) |
| DAS | 0.9 (0.4) | 0.8 (0.3) |
| CRP mg/L | 1 (1 – 2) | 1 (1 – 3) |
| No ulttrasound power Doppler signal in any of 32 joints | 42 (96%) | 44 (94%) |