- Patients with a significant disease other than Rheumatoid arthritis and/or a significant uncontrolled disease (such as, but not limited to, nervous system, renal, hepatic, endocrine, or gastrointestinal disorders). A significant disease is defined as a disease which, in the opinion of the investigator, may (i) put the patient at risk because of participation in the trial, or (ii) influence the results of the trial, or (iii) cause concern regarding the patient's ability to participate in the trial.