Open AccessLong-term follow-up of patients in the TIght COntrol of inflammation in early Psoriatic Arthritis (TICOPA) trial
Author(s) -
Laura C. Coates,
Farrouq Mahmood,
Jane Freeston,
Paul Emery,
Philip G. Conaghan,
Philip Helliwell
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
rheumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.957
H-Index - 173
eISSN - 1462-0332
pISSN - 1462-0324
DOI - 10.1093/rheumatology/kez369
Subject(s) - medicine , dactylitis , psoriatic arthritis , cohort , enthesitis , clinical trial , arthritis , methotrexate , physical therapy , disease , surgery
The TIght COntrol of inflammation in early Psoriatic Arthritis (TICOPA) study was the first strategy trial in psoriatic arthritis using an early treat-to-target strategy to improve clinical outcomes. The current study aimed to review a cohort of patients who had completed TICOPA to judge if the clinical advantage gained by participants in the tight control (TC) arm was sustained, and to explore subsequent therapy.