Progression of radiographic damage after one year as quantified by the van der Heijde modification of the Sharp score (SHS). Determined at baseline and after one year. 52 weeks [clinicaltrials_resource:0001e036a0dc1f1e401f37244472d6e9]

Prednihexal (Prednisolon), daily oral tablet, 10 mg during week one to four, 7,5 mg during week five to eight. Finally 5 mg for four weeks.

Progression of radiographic damage after one year as quantified by the van der Heijde modification of the Sharp score (SHS). Determined at baseline and after one year. 52 weeks [clinicaltrials_resource:0001e036a0dc1f1e401f37244472d6e9]

Prednihexal (Prednisolon), daily oral tablet, 10 mg during week one to four, 7,5 mg during week five to eight. Finally 5 mg for four weeks.