American College of Rheumatology core set variables at baseline and at last followup.
| Measure | Baseline* (range) | Last Followup* (range) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician VAS, mm | 80 (40–100) | 25 (0–100) | < 0.01 |
| Parents VAS, mm | 90 (50–100) | 20 (0–100) | < 0.01 |
| No. active joints | 5 (3–48) | 0 (0–27) | < 0.01 |
| No. joints with limited motion | 5 (1–48) | 1 (0–24) | < 0.01 |
| CHAQ | 0.7 (0.27–1) | 0.04 (0–1) | < 0.01 |
| ESR, mm/h | 56 (8–145) | 19 (3–130) | < 0.05 |
↵* Median of disease activity measures of the total patient group. VAS: disease assessment on 100-mm visual analog scale; CHAQ: Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate.