None listed
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Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) <2 years; never received treatment with methotrexate; erosions noted on x-ray. CRP >= 8.0 mg/L Rheumatoid factor or anti CCP positive.
Exclusion criteria
Women and men who are not willing to use birth control Diagnosed with other rheumatic disease History of cancer within 5 years Active tuberculosis Treatment with another investigation drug within 28 days Active bacterial or viral infection.