Comparison between tocilizumab and adalimumab groups based on laboratory and ultrasound scores
| Adalimumab (n=32) | Tocilizumab (n=33) | p Value | |
| ESR (mm/hour) | 34.2±14.51 | 11.88±3.77 | 0.001 |
| CRP (mg/dL) | 6.39±4.37 | 0.97±0.89 | 0.001 |
| DAS28 | 4.92±0.57 | 4.14±0.67 | 0.013 |
| Ultrasound scores | 3.50±1.29 | 3.22±2.06 | 0.386 |
CRP, C reactive protein; DAS28, Disease Activity Score in 28 joints; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate.