Patient characteristics. Values are mean (SD) unless otherwise specified.
| Characteristics | Stop Group, n = 462 |
|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 59.5 (10.5) |
| Disease duration, yrs | 12.0 (8.9) |
| Female, n (%) | 181 (66) |
| DAS28 | 1.90 (0.8) |
| HAQ-DI | 0.6 (0.6) |
| Erosive disease, n (%) | 294 (62.6) |
| RF-positive, n (%) | 316 (67.2) |
DAS28: 28-joint Disease Activity Score; HAQ-DI: Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index; RF: rheumatoid factor.