Efficacy of etanercept on rheumatic signs and pulmonary function tests in advanced ankylosing spondylitis: results of a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study (SPINE).

Dougados, M   •   Braun, J   •   Szanto, S   •   Combe, B   •   Elbaz, M   •   Geher, P   •   Thabut, G   •   Leblanc, V   •   Logeart, I

published in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases



endpoint

Etanercept has (optional: compared with placebo) proved to be better.
complication rate higher


basics

diagnosis:
ankylosing spondylitis

localization:
not specified

method:
conservative therapy → injection
conservative therapy → injection therapy

publication details

10.1136/ard.2010.139261
pubmed
21317434
2011
Journal Article
randomized controlled trial
yes
prospective
1+