Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
People affected by rheumatoid arthritis are often suffering from fatigue and decreased QOL. In this study we are measuring the impact of SC biologics on these parameters.
Detailed description
Observational prospective study Purely descriptive
Interventions
SC anti-TNF
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Patients who: * Are active RA patients (as judged by treating MD) * Are 18 years of age or older at time of consent * Are scheduled by their rheumatologist to initiate SC anti-TNF-α therapy + MTX
Exclusion criteria
Use of biologics (or any experimental drug) in the last 3 months before initiation of SC anti-TNF-α therapy. Participation in other clinical or observational trials
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 18 | Month 18 | AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation. |
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 12 | Month 12 | AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation. |
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 6 | Month 6 | AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation. |
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Baseline | Baseline | AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation. |
| Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 24 | Month 24 | AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue. |
| Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | DAS28-ESR was calculated from the number of swollen joints (SJC) and tender joints (TJC ) using the 28 joints count, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (millimeter per hour \[mm/hour\]) and participant's assessment of disease activity visual analog scale (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score=more disease activity (DA). DAS28-ESR less than equal to (\<=) 3.2 = low disease activity, DAS28 greater than (\>) 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA |
| Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of swollen joints ( SJC) and tender joints (TJC) count using 28 joint count and CRP (milligram per liter \[mg/L\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP) : \<3.2= low disease activity, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high disease activity and less than (\<)2.6 = remission. |
| Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | HAQ: 20-item participant-reported assessment of ability to perform tasks in 8 categories of daily living activities: dress/groom, arise, eat, walk, reach, grip, hygiene and common activities. Each item scored on 4-point scale, 0 to 3: 0=no difficulty; 1=some difficulty; 2=much difficulty; 3=unable to do. Overall score was computed as sum of item scores. HAQ total score was 0 to 60 (as used in Belgium), where greater score indicated greater difficulty. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | Spearman correlation coefficient between DAS28-CRP and VAS score (DAS28-CRP vs VAS score) was calculated. DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of SJC and TJC count using 28 joint count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP): \<3.2= low DA, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and \<2.6 = remission and VAS= Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue. |
| Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | Spearman correlation coefficient between DAS28-ESR and VAS fatigue (DAS28-ESR vs VAS score) was calculated. DAS28-ESR calculated from the number of SJC and TJC using the 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and participant's assessment of disease activity VAS (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28-ESR \<= 3.2 = low DA, DAS28 \> 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and VAS fatigue = Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue. |
| Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | Pearson correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and DAS28-CRP score (AIMS2 component score vs DAS28-CRP) was calculated. AIMS2: 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of SJC and TJC count using 28 joint count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP): \<3.2= low DA, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and \<2.6 = remission. |
| Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline, Month 6,1 2, 18, 24 | Pearson correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and DAS28-ESR score (AIMS2 component score vs DAS28-ESR) was calculated. AIMS2: 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation and DAS28-ESR calculated from the number of SJC and TJC using the 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and participant's assessment of disease activity VAS (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28-ESR \<= 3.2 = low DA, DAS28 \> 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA. |
| Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24 | Spearman correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and VAS fatigue score (AIMS2 component score versus \[vs\] VAS fatigue) was calculated. AIMS2 : 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation and VAS score: Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue. |
Countries
Belgium
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) Participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who received subcutaneous anti-TNF-alpha therapy along with methotrexate as per treating physician's discretion based on summary of product characteristics, were followed up for 2 years. | 61 |
| Total | 61 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 5 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 4 |
| Overall Study | Non Responders | 10 |
| Overall Study | Participant non-eligible | 1 |
| Overall Study | Physician Decision | 2 |
| Overall Study | Pregnancy | 1 |
| Overall Study | Protocol Violation | 3 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 55.2 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.28 |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 46 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 15 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 4 / 62 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 1 / 62 |
Outcome results
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Baseline
AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation.
Time frame: Baseline
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Baseline | AIMS2-Physical Score (n=59) | 3.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.7 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Baseline | AIMS2-Affect Score (n=59) | 4.8 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.7 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Baseline | AIMS2-Symptom Score (n=58) | 7.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.8 |
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 12
AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation.
Time frame: Month 12
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here N (number of participants analyzed) = participants who were evaluable for this measure. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 12 | AIMS2-Physical Score | 2.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.3 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 12 | AIMS2-Affect Score | 3.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.8 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 12 | AIMS2-Symptom Score | 4.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.7 |
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 18
AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation.
Time frame: Month 18
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 18 | AIMS2-Physical Score (n=30) | 2.6 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.7 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 18 | AIMS2-Affect Score (n=31) | 3.4 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.8 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 18 | AIMS2-Symptom Score (n=31) | 4.5 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.1 |
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 24
AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation.
Time frame: Month 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 24 | AIMS2-Physical Score (n=31) | 2.2 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.7 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 24 | AIMS2-Affect Score (n=31) | 3.2 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.9 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 24 | AIMS2-Symptom Score (n=30) | 3.8 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.3 |
Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 6
AIMS2 is a disease-specific measure of physical, social, and emotional well-being. It is a 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales: moving capacities, walking and dexterity, hand and fingers movements, arm movements, self-care, household activities, social activities, support of family and friends, joint pain, work, nervous tension and psychological condition (anxiety and depression). Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain) with total score range from 0 to 10 for all component scores, where higher scores indicated worse situation.
Time frame: Month 6
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 6 | AIMS2-Physical Score (n=47) | 2.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.7 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 6 | AIMS2-Affect Score (n=49) | 3.8 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.9 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Component Score at Month 6 | AIMS2-Symptom Score (n=49) | 5.1 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.5 |
Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP)
DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of swollen joints ( SJC) and tender joints (TJC) count using 28 joint count and CRP (milligram per liter \[mg/L\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP) : \<3.2= low disease activity, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high disease activity and less than (\<)2.6 = remission.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 6 (n=21) | 2.50 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.06 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline (n=23) | 4.59 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.28 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 12 (n=20) | 2.75 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.27 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 18 (n=21) | 2.59 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.83 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 24 (n=19) | 2.35 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.11 |
Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR)
DAS28-ESR was calculated from the number of swollen joints (SJC) and tender joints (TJC ) using the 28 joints count, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (millimeter per hour \[mm/hour\]) and participant's assessment of disease activity visual analog scale (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score=more disease activity (DA). DAS28-ESR less than equal to (\<=) 3.2 = low disease activity, DAS28 greater than (\>) 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 18 (n=24) | 3.04 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.27 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 12 (n=37) | 3.05 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.28 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline (n=55) | 4.93 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.27 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 6 (n=41) | 3.21 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.37 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 24 (n=23) | 2.44 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.11 |
Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score
HAQ: 20-item participant-reported assessment of ability to perform tasks in 8 categories of daily living activities: dress/groom, arise, eat, walk, reach, grip, hygiene and common activities. Each item scored on 4-point scale, 0 to 3: 0=no difficulty; 1=some difficulty; 2=much difficulty; 3=unable to do. Overall score was computed as sum of item scores. HAQ total score was 0 to 60 (as used in Belgium), where greater score indicated greater difficulty.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Baseline (n=59) | 30.17 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.765 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Month 6 (n=49) | 22.99 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 7.524 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Month 12 (n=44) | 22.45 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 8.729 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Month 18 (n=32) | 23.60 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 6.794 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) Total Score | Month 24 (n=31) | 22.84 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 6.769 |
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score
Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline (n=56) | 6.4 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 1.93 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6 (n=47) | 4.7 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.43 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12 (n=42) | 4.4 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.41 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18 (n=31) | 4.3 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.04 |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24 (n=30) | 4.6 units on a scale | Standard Deviation 2.43 |
Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP)
Pearson correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and DAS28-CRP score (AIMS2 component score vs DAS28-CRP) was calculated. AIMS2: 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of SJC and TJC count using 28 joint count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP): \<3.2= low DA, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and \<2.6 = remission.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS 28-CRP (n=22) | 0.014 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS 28-CRP (n=22) | 0.238 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Baseline: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS 28-CRP (n=22) | 0.097 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 6: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS 28-CRP (n=19) | 0.443 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 6: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS 28-CRP (n=20) | 0.344 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 6: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS 28-CRP (n=20) | 0.583 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 12: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS 28-CRP (n=19) | 0.697 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 12: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS 28-CRP (n=19) | 0.425 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 12: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS 28-CRP (n=19) | 0.541 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 18: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS 28-CRP (n=16) | 0.554 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 18: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS 28-CRP (n=16) | 0.368 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 18: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS 28-CRP (n=16) | 0.617 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 24: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS 28-CRP (n=18) | 0.494 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 24: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS 28-CRP (n=18) | 0.487 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale- Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) | Month 24: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS 28-CRP (n=18) | 0.478 correlation coefficient |
Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR)
Pearson correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and DAS28-ESR score (AIMS2 component score vs DAS28-ESR) was calculated. AIMS2: 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation and DAS28-ESR calculated from the number of SJC and TJC using the 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and participant's assessment of disease activity VAS (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28-ESR \<= 3.2 = low DA, DAS28 \> 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6,1 2, 18, 24
Population: ITT population, Here n = participants evaluable for this measure for specified component score and N (number of participants analyzed) = participants who were evaluable for this measure. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS28-ESR (n=53) | 0.366 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS28-ESR (n=53) | 0.071 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Baseline: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS28-ESR (n=52) | 0.427 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 6: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS28-ESR (n=38) | 0.254 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 6: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS28-ESR (n=40) | 0.561 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 6: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS28-ESR (n=40) | 0.602 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 12: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS28-ESR (n=33) | 0.399 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 12: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS28-ESR (n=33) | 0.263 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 12: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS28-ESR (n=33) | 0.285 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 18: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS28-ESR (n=20) | 0.334 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 18: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS28-ESR (n=21) | 0.205 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 18: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS28-ESR (n=21) | 0.336 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 24: AIMS2 Physical vs DAS28-ESR (n=21) | 0.110 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 24: AIMS2 Affect vs DAS28-ESR (n=21) | 0.180 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) | Month 24: AIMS2 Symptom vs DAS28-ESR (n=20) | 0.233 correlation coefficient |
Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score
Spearman correlation coefficient between AIMS2 component score and VAS fatigue score (AIMS2 component score versus \[vs\] VAS fatigue) was calculated. AIMS2 : 78-item questionnaire assessing 12 scales. Each item was scored as 0 (or 1, best situation) to 4 (worst situation). Sub-total score of each of the 12 scales normalized to a maximum of 10. Total score were calculated for AIMS2 Affect (\[Level of tension + Mood\]/2), AIMS2 Physical (\[Mobility level + Walking and bending + Hand and finger function + Arm function + Self Care + Household tasks\]/6), and AIMS2 Symptom (Arthritis pain); total score range from 0 to 10, higher scores indicates worse situation and VAS score: Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score. The results for social interaction and role components of AIMS2 were not analyzed due to change in planned analysis.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline: AIMS2 Physical vs VAS fatigue (n=56) | 0.497 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline: AIMS2 Affect vs VAS fatigue (n=56) | 0.419 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline: AIMS2 Symptom vs VAS fatigue (n=55) | 0.516 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6: AIMS2 Physical vs VAS fatigue (n=45) | 0.617 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6: AIMS2 Affect at vs VAS fatigue (n=47) | 0.714 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6: AIMS2 Symptom vs VAS fatigue (n=47) | 0.624 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12: AIMS2 Physical vs VAS fatigue (n=41) | 0.361 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12: AIMS2 Affect vs VAS fatigue (n=41) | 0.365 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12: AIMS2 Symptom vs VAS fatigue (n=41) | 0.330 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18: AIMS2 Physical vs VAS fatigue (n=30) | 0.318 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18: AIMS2 Affect vs VAS fatigue (n=31) | 0.428 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18: AIMS2 Symptom vs VAS fatigue (n=31) | 0.376 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24: AIMS2 Physical vs VAS fatigue (n=30) | 0.452 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24: AIMS2 Affect vs VAS fatigue (n=30) | 0.591 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale - Version 2 (AIMS2) Main Components and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24: AIMS2 Symptom vs VAS fatigue (n=29) | 0.429 correlation coefficient |
Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score
Spearman correlation coefficient between DAS28-CRP and VAS score (DAS28-CRP vs VAS score) was calculated. DAS28-CRP was calculated from the number of SJC and TJC count using 28 joint count and CRP (mg/L). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28 (CRP): \<3.2= low DA, \>3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and \<2.6 = remission and VAS= Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline: DAS28-CRP vs VAS fatigue (n=22) | 0.096 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6: DAS28-CRP vs VAS fatigue (n=19) | 0.291 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12: DAS28-CRP vs VAS fatigue (n=19) | 0.271 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18: DAS28-CRP vs VAS fatigue (n=16) | 0.193 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and C-Reactive Protein (DAS 28-CRP) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24: DAS28-CRP vs VAS fatigue (n=17) | 0.300 correlation coefficient |
Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score
Spearman correlation coefficient between DAS28-ESR and VAS fatigue (DAS28-ESR vs VAS score) was calculated. DAS28-ESR calculated from the number of SJC and TJC using the 28 joints count, ESR (mm/hour) and participant's assessment of disease activity VAS (scores ranging 0 \[very well\] to 100 mm \[extremely bad\]). Total score range: 0-10, higher score= more disease activity. DAS28-ESR \<= 3.2 = low DA, DAS28 \> 3.2 to 5.1 = moderate to high DA and VAS fatigue = Participants recorded their fatigue score on a range of 0 to 10, where higher score indicated higher intensity of fatigue.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6, 12, 18, 24
Population: ITT population included participants for whom the primary endpoint or 1 of the secondary endpoints could be determined at baseline. Here n = participants who were evaluable for this measure for specified component score.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Baseline: DAS28-ESR vs VAS fatigue (n=50) | 0.370 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 6: DAS28-ESR vs VAS fatigue (n=38) | 0.394 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 12: DAS28-ESR vs VAS fatigue (n=34) | 0.215 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 18: DAS28-ESR vs VAS fatigue (n=21) | 0.073 correlation coefficient |
| Anti-Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (Anti-TNF-alpha) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient Between Disease Activity Score Based on 28-Joints Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation (DAS 28-ESR) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Fatigue Score | Month 24: DAS28-ESR vs VAS fatigue (n=21) | 0.401 correlation coefficient |