... new-onset treatment. In our patients, usual treatment was pursued. The fact that our patients were treated with analgesics and NSAIDs at baselinemay also explain the relative modesty of the baseline ... years of age, and could demonstrate their capacity tofill a diary relating their daily treatment. Patients with inflammatory arthritis, with osteoarthritis notaffecting the knees or hips, with ... period. The study drug was used in addition tothese medications. Patients were told that they could reduce the use of their pain and inflammation medication if they didnot feel the need for them,...