Baseline patient characteristics. Values are the n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
| Characteristics | N = 70 |
|---|---|
| Female | 55 (79) |
| JIA subtype | |
| Persistent oligoarthritis | 6 (9) |
| Extended oligoarthritis | 17 (24) |
| Polyarticular arthritis, RF-positive | 7 (10) |
| Polyarticular arthritis, RF-negative | 19 (27) |
| Systemic arthritis | 21 (30) |
| Disease duration, yrs, median (IQR) | 4.0 (1.1–6.4) |
| PGA, median (IQR) | 7.3 (4.3–8.9) |
| JADAS-71, median (IQR) | 18.6 (11.5–40.9) |
IQR: interquartile range; JADAS: Juvenile Arthritis Disease Activity Score; JIA: juvenile idiopathic arthritis; PGA: physician’s global assessment; RF: rheumatoid factor.