Evaluation of Safety and Effectiveness of Fostamatinib Compared to Placebo in Patients in Asia With Rheumatoid Arthritis

ACR20: American College of Rheumatology 20% response criteria, based on count of swollen and tender joints (out of 28 joints), blood test measures of inflammation (such as C-Reactive Protein) and the physician and patient's own assessments of disease activity, pain and physical function. BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally.

ACR50: American College of Rheumatology 50% response criteria, based on count of swollen and tender joints (out of 28 joints), blood test measures of inflammation (such as C-Reactive Protein) and the physician and patient's own assessments of disease activity, pain and physical function, BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

ACR70: American College of Rheumatology 70% response criteria, based on count of swollen and tender joints (out of 28 joints), blood test measures of inflammation (such as C-Reactive Protein) and the physician and patient's own assessments of disease activity, pain and physical function. BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

ACRn: American College of Rheumatology index of RA improvement, based on smallest percentage improvement in the count of swollen joints (out of 28 joints), count of tender joints (out of 28 joints), or in blood test measures of inflammation (such as C-Reactive Protein) or the physician or patient's own assessments of disease activity, pain and physical function. Scores are reported as a percentage improvement on a scale of -100 to +100, with larger values representing a better clinical outcome. Mean refers to change at Week 12. BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

DAS28-CRP: Disease Activity Score based on a count of swollen and tender joints (out of 28 joints), blood test measures of inflammation (CRP) and the patient's own assessment. Scores can take any positive value with a lower value indicating a better clinical condition. DAS28-CRP score of <=3.2 indicates low disease activity. BID = twice daily, CRP = C-reactive protein, , DMARD = disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug, OR = odds ratio, PO = orally, QD = once daily.

Change from baseline in DAS28-CRP at Week 12 was derived and categorised using the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) response criteria. BID = twice a day, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, OR = odds ratio, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

HAQ-DI: Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index, a measure of physical function. The HAQ-DI score is calculated by summing scores from 8 sub-categories (ie, scores for patient ability in dressing and grooming, rising, eating, walking, hygiene, reach, grip and common daily activities) and dividing by the number of categories completed. The HAQ-DI score takes values between 0 and 3, with higher score indicating greater disability. HAQ-DI response is a reduction from baseline in HAQ-DI greater than or equal to the minimally important difference (0.22). BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, OR = odds ratio, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

SF-36 = 36-item Short Form Health Survey, as a measure of health related quality of life. Scores for 8 sub-domains (Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Function, Role-Emotional and Mental Health) are derived and normalised to a scale of 0 to 100. The physical and mental component scores (PCS and MCS) are derived by multiplying each of these 8 scores by a constant, summing them and standardising against a population with mean of 50, standard deviation of 10. A higher score represents better quality of life. Mean changes from baseline are presented as increases from baseline (defined as post-baseline minus baseline); larger changes indicate a better clinical condition. Mean refers to change in scores at Week 12. ANCOVA = analysis of covariance, BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally, QD = once a day.

SF-36 = 36-item Short Form Health Survey, as a measure of health related quality of life. Scores for 8 sub-domains (Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Social Function, Role-Emotional and Mental Health) are derived and normalised to a scale of 0 to 100. The physical and mental component scores (PCS and MCS) are derived by multiplying each of these 8 scores by a constant, summing them and standardising against a population with mean of 50, standard deviation of 10. A higher score represents better quality of life. Mean changes from baseline are presented as increases from baseline (defined as post-baseline minus baseline); larger changes indicate a better clinical condition. Mean refers to change in scores at Week 12. ANCOVA = analysis of covariance, BID = twice daily, DMARD = disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, PO = orally, QD = once a day.