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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients of 20-70 years of age fulfilling the criteria of American College of Rheumatology (ACR) for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, who had never received disease modifying anti/Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs). 2.Presence of active disease as defined by the presence of >, 6 tender joints and >; 6 swollen joints.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with concomitant renal/ hepatic insufficiently or sever gastrointestinal insufficiency. 2.Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Swollen Joint Count,Tender Joint Count, Intensity of Pain-VAS (0-100), Morning Stiffness and ESRTimepoint: 4,8,12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.ACR20 Response 2.Improvement in quality of life as assessed by HAQ disability scoreTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Countries
India