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Oct 20, 2026

ARCTIC trial shows excellent 10-year outcomes with treat-to-target strategy in early rheumatoid arthritis

A new study from the ARCTIC trial demonstrates that patients with early rheumatoid arthritis managed with a treat-to-target strategy achieved favorable long-term outcomes over 10 years. Patients who achieved sustained remission at two years showed higher remission rates and better physical function throughout the decade-long follow-up period.

Oct 20, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪At the 10-year mark of the ARCTIC study, 44% of patients were taking a single conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, almost always methotrexate, while 35% were using biologic agents.
  • ▪Approximately 80% of ARCTIC trial participants showed no joint Doppler signal of inflammation on ultrasound both at year 2 and at year 10.
  • ▪Participants in the 10-year ARCTIC trial follow-up demonstrated substantial improvements in physical function and health-related quality of life, approaching population norms.

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Autoimmune disease1Autoimmune disease treatment1Chronic conditions1Chronic disease management1Clinical trials1

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