Table 2

Association of the previously published matrix determinants with RRP status on univariate and multivariate analysis

Univariate analysisMultivariate analysis
RRP+ (n=41)RRP− (n=329)p ValueEstimateSEp Value
ESPOIR matrix
 Swollen joint count 14–206 (14.6)32 (9.7)0.080.280.530.60
 Swollen joint count >204 (9.8)12 (3.7)1.250.680.07
 CRP<35 mg/L25 (61.0)168 (51.1)0.040.830.570.15
 CRP ≥35 mg/L12 (29.3)72 (21.9)0.860.630.17
 ACPA positivity31 (75.6)154 (46.8)0.00071.110.400.006
 Typical RA erosion18 (43.9)48 (14.6)<0.00011.310.370.0004
mESPOIR matrix
 Swollen joint count >1310 (24.4)44 (13.4)0.090.890.460.05
 ACPA positivity31 (75.6)154 (46.8)0.00071.220.410.003
 Baseline SHS 5–1419 (46.3)48 (14.6)<0.00012.150.41<0.0001
 Baseline SHS>1410 (24.4)18 (5.5)2.340.51<0.0001
SONORA matrix
 DAS28≤3.22 (4.9)14 (4.3)0.690.410.870.64
 ACPA≤20 UI/L10 (24.4)170 (51.7)0.001−1.090.400.007
 Baseline vSHS=03 (7.3)112 (34.0)<0.0001−2.800.67<0.0001
 Baseline vSHS=1–59 (21.9)151 (45.9)−1.970.47<0.0001
 Baseline vSHS=6–1013 (31.7)32 (9.7)−0.060.460.90
ASPIRE matrix
 Swollen joint count 10–1711 (26.8)79 (24.0)0.720.250.400.54
 Swollen joint count ≥174 (9.8)26 (7.9)0.450.600.45
 CRP 6–30 mg/L21 (51.2)134 (40.7)0.090.920.480.06
 CRP≥30 mg/L13 (31.7)84 (25.5)1.410.610.02
 ESR 21–50 mm/1st h18 (43.9)107 (32.5)0.37−0.070.420.86
 ESR ≥50 mm/1st h8 (19.5)81 (24.6)−1.030.600.09
 RF 80–200 UI6 (14.6)23 (7.0)0.021.080.520.04
 RF≥200 UI10 (24.4)42 (12.8)0.970.430.02
BEST matrix
 CRP 10–35 mg/L13 (31.7)108 (32.8)0.550.030.430.95
 CRP≥35 mg/L12 (29.3)72 (21.9)0.110.440.81
 RF+ or ACPA+4 (9.8)51 (15.5)0.0070.050.650.94
 RF+ and ACPA+28 (68.3)139 (42.2)0.940.430.03
 Radiographic erosions 1–38 (19.5)123 (37.4)<0.00010.750.630.23
 Radiographic erosions ≥429 (70.7)73 (22.2)2.480.56<0.0001
SWEFOT matrix
 Current smoker14 (34.1)158 (48.0)0.09−0.510.360.15
 CRP 10–35 mg/L13 (31.7)108 (32.8)0.550.030.410.94
 CRP≥35 mg/L12 (29.3)72 (21.9)0.320.420.46
 Radiographic erosions18 (43.9)48 (14.6)<0.00011.470.35<0.0001
  • ACPA, anti-citrullinated protein antibody; CRP, C reactive protein; DAS28, Disease Activity Score in 28 joints; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; RF, rheumatoid factor; RRP, rapid radiographic progression; vSHS, van der Heijde-modified Sharp score.