Intravenous Laser Blood Irradiation Increases Efficacy of Etanercept in Selected Subtypes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: An Innovative Clinical Research Approach
Table 3
Evolution of ACR core set of variables at 10 weeks from initiation of ILBI.
Variable
Group I—ILBI
Group II—Placebo
Statistical comparison among groups
Initial
After 10 weeks
Initial
After 10 weeks
Initial
After 10 weeks
No. of joints with active arthritis
No. of joints with limited range of motion
Score for physician’s global assessment of disease activity
Score for parent’s or patient’s global assessment of overall wellbeing
CHAQ score
ESR—mm/hr
CHAQ: Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire. ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
