Three articular indices for measuring disease activity are compared. In a cross sectional study the Thompson articular index (a modified Lansbury index) correlated better with laboratory variables than the Ritchie articular index or a swollen joint score (Thompson 0.74-0.77; Ritchie 0.57-0.58; swollen joint count 0.51-0.59). In a longitudinal study it was shown that the Thompson articular index is sensitive to detect changes of disease activity. We suggest that this index is appropriate for clinical trials.
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Van Den Brink, H. R., Van Der Heide, A., Jacobs, J. W. G., Van Der Veen, M. J., & Bijlsma, J. W. J. (1993). Evaluation of the Thompson articular index. Journal of Rheumatology, 20(1), 28–32.
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