A multi-centre randomised double dummy double blind study comparing two regimens of combination induction therapy in early DMARD naive Rheumatoid Arthritis: The IDEA study (Infliximab as Induction The...

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Reference: EUCTR2005-005013-37

A multi-centre randomised double dummy double blind study comparing two regimens of combination induction therapy in early DMARD naive Rheumatoid Arthritis: The IDEA study (Infliximab as Induction Therapy in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis)

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To determine whether use of Biologic Therapy (infliximab) as induction therapy in early rheumatoid arthritis results in less radiographic damage over 78 weeks compared to current best practice therapy: that is early introduction of DMARD in combination with steroid induction therapy and dose modification according to pre defined disease activity measures.


Inclusion criteria

  • Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

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