Table 5.
Comparison of the scores of the HAMD scale between the each groups.
| Sham-TEAS group (n = 40) |
TEAS group (n = 41) |
P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 29.23 ± 2.95 | 29.63 ± 2.99 | .537 |
| After treatment | 30.08 ± 2.68*** | 13.83 ± 1.92 | <.001 |
| Follow-up period | 29.10 ± 2.27*** | 12.12 ± 1.54 | <.001 |
HAMD = Hamilton Depression Scale.
Compared with sham-TEAS group, P < .001.