Classification and Response Criteria

Classification and response criteria form the foundation for clinical studies in rheumatology. Such criteria allow investigators conducting trials to consistently define a study population and to know when clinical improvement has occurred. In addition, epidemiologic studies rely on these criteria for identifying study cohorts and reporting endpoints.

Childhood Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Classification Criteria for Other Diseases

New Project RFP Process

For more information on the new RFP process for classification and response criteria projects, click here.

Other Resources

Methodological Guidelines Felson DT and Anderson JJ.  Baillieres Clinical Rheumatology. 1995 May;9(2):253-66.

Criteria in Development

• Myositis Response Criteria – In progress; PIs for this project are Lisa Rider, MD and Frederick Miller, MD
• Myositis Classification Criteria – In progress; PI for this project is Ingrid Lundberg, MD, PhD
• Gout Response Criteria – In progress; PI for this project is H. Ralph Schumacher, Jr., MD
• PMR Diagnosis and Response Criteria –In progress; PI for this project is Eric Matteson, MD
• Sjögren's Response Criteria – In progress; PI for this project is Troy Daniels, DDS, MS
• SLE Organ-Specific Response Criteria – Completed; Currently being reviewed for publication by Arthritis Care & Research; PI for this project is Nicolino Ruperto, MD, MPH in collaboration with Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization