Table 2

Subjective measures assessed by visual analogue scale (0–100 mm)

Parameters
Baseline (n = 16)
6 weeks (n = 15)
10 weeks (n = 13)
18 weeks (n = 14)
32 weeks (n = 11)

Fatigue
55 ± 21
46 ± 30
44 ± 28
45a ± 22
41a ± 29
Pain
49 ± 28
31 ± 32
32 ± 29
39 ± 25
34 ± 26
Patient assessmentb
62 ± 29
38a ± 30
49 ± 23
48a ± 31
40a ± 28
Physician assessmentc
56 ± 16
30a ± 22
36a ± 14
31a ± 20
26a ± 12

Results are given in mean ± standard deviation. aDenotes statistical significance of the observed median change-from-baseline value with P ≤ 0.05 by Wilcoxon signed rank test. bPatient self-assessment of overall well-being. cPhysician global assessment of patient's overall well-being.

Steinfeld et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006 8:R129   doi:10.1186/ar2018

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