CRP and rheumatoid arthritis: Met ACR criteria, 19 to 79 years, RA > 6 months, MTX at 10 to 25 mg/week for > = 12 weeks before randomization, stable dose for last 4 weeks, > 8 SJC + TJC, either ECR > = 28 mm/hour or CRP > = 1.5 mg/dl, IR to 1 to 5 DMARDs (other than MTX) and/or biologic agents discontinued > = 4 weeks before randomization and INF, ADA, leflunomide > = 8 weeks before randomization