Table 1.
Baseline demographical characteristics in RAPID trials (ITT population)
| Characteristics | RAPID 1 (N = 982) | RAPID 2 (N = 619) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (s.d.), years | 52.0 (11.6) | 51.9 (11.5) |
| Gender, female, % | 83.2 | 81.6 |
| Disease duration, mean (s.d.), years | 6.1 (4.3) | 6.2 (4.2) |
| Number of previous DMARDS, mean (s.d.) | 1.3 (1.3) | 1.2 (1.3) |
| DAS-28 (ESR), mean (s.d.) | 6.9 (0.8) | 6.8 (0.8) |
| RF (≥14 IU/ml), n (%) | 802 (81.8) | 462 (76.9) |
| Employment statusa, n (%) | ||
| Employed | 370 (37.7) | 245 (39.6) |
| Homemakers | 128 (13.0) | 45 (7.3) |
| Retired | 178 (18.1) | 173 (27.9) |
| Unable to work due to RA | 188 (19.1) | 148 (23.9) |
| Other (not employed) | 25 (2.5) | 5 (0.8) |
aAs captured by the WPS-RA; percentages are computed on the overall ITT population. DAS-28(ESR): Disease Activity Score based on 28-joint count ESR.