Table 2.

Weight and BMI changes during 6-month TCZ therapy. Values are mean (SD) unless otherwise specified.

CharacteristicsBaseline, n = 207*Δ M3 − M0Δ M6 − M0
n = 157pn = 157p
Weight, kg66.57 (16.5)+0.65 (3.43)0.001+0.83 (3.32)0.001
BMI, kg/m225.1 (5.8)+0.25 (1.28)0.002+0.34 (1.26)< 0.001
  • * 15 patients had missing values for weight and/or height. BMI: body mass index; TCZ: tocilizumab; Δ M3 − M0: difference between 3 months and baseline; Δ M6 − M0: difference between 6 months and baseline.