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Number of painful and swollen joints during subsequent visits, based on DAS28
| Month 1 | Month 3 | Month 6 | Month 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJC | 309* | 125* | 88* | 48* |
| SJC | 159* | 46* | 39* | 26* |
| CRP (mean ± SD) | 36.6 ±34.4 | 16.6 ±17.4 | 3.3 ±5.1* | 1.6 ±2.6* |
| VAS (mean ± SD) | 69.1 ±15.1* | 42.6 ±17.4* | 34.5 ±16.8* | 32.9 ±14.2* |
TJC – tender joint count; SJC – swollen joint count;
significant changes compared to month 1, p < 0.05
