Table 6.
Comparison of NLRP3 levels among the three groups prior and post treatment (μg/L)
| Group | Prior treatment | At 2 weeks of treatment | At 4 weeks of treatment | 2 weeks post treatment | Ftime | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (n=30) | 13.06±3.07 | 11.14±2.46 | 9.91±2.36 | 8.06±1.98 | 21.950 | < 0.001 |
| rTMS (n=31) | 13.12±2.85 | 9.99±2.44 | 8.44±1.36* | 7.03±1.19* | 48.820 | < 0.001 |
| rTMS + acupuncture (n=31) | 12.81±2.81 | 7.79±1.94*,# | 5.07±1.0*,# | 3.92±0.88*,# | 144.500 | < 0.001 |
| Fgroup | 0.095 | 16.893 | 67.970 | 70.700 | ||
| P | 0.909 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
*
P < 0.05, indicating comparison with control group;
#
P < 0.05, indicating comparison with rTMS group.
NLRP3: NOD-like receptor 3; rTMS: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.