Comparison of mean disease activity score over 18 months
| Time point (month) | Difference in DAS28 (95% CI) | Effect size (Cohen's d) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.10 (−0.36 to 0.57) | 0.079 | 0.66 |
| 3 | 0.24 (−0.20 to 0.68) | 0.19 | 0.29 |
| 6 | −0.11 (−0.57 to 0.35) | −0.087 | 0.63 |
| 12 | 0.26 (−0.14 to 0.66) | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| 18 | 0.45 (−0.01 to 0.91) | 0.35 | 0.055 |
Difference in DAS28 mean between the two groups, mixed model analysis adjusted for sex, disease debut and age. DAS28, Disease Activity Score 28 joint counts. p Value represents significance of difference between the groups.