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Table 5 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors predicting rapid erosion progression (ΔM24–M0 erosion mSharp score >5)

From: Osteoprotegerin and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand as prognostic factors in rheumatoid arthritis: results from the ESPOIR cohort

Variable

OR (95 % CI)

P value

Age (per year increase)

1.06 (0.99–1.07)

0.076

ACPA positivity (versus negativity

3.95 (1.26–12.44)

0.019

logCRP (per log-unit)

2.01 (0.83–4.87)

0.121

logOPG/TRAIL ratio (per category increase)

1.90 (1.03–3.52)

0.041

  1. M month, mSharp score van der Heijde-modified Sharp score, OR odds ratio, 95 % CI 95 % confidence interval, ACPA anti-citrullinated protein antibodies, OPG osteoprotegerin, TRAIL tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand
  2. Significant values are in bold