Table 2.
Mean total, factor 1, factor 2, and factor 3 MADRS scores in responders (n = 7) and nonresponders (n = 11) to electroconvulsive therapy
| Pre-ECT | Post-ECT | One week after ECT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total MADRS | |||
| Responders | 40.9 ± 9.4 | 12.3 ± 7.2 | 7.1 ± 2.9 |
| Nonresponders | 47.1 ± 5.0 | 24.9 ± 8.0 | 19.4 ± 7.6 |
| P | 0.0841 | 0.0038b | 0.0009b |
| Factor 1 | |||
| Responders | 12.1 ± 2.6 | 3.7 ± 2.2 | 2.4 ± 1.3 |
| Nonresponders | 12.7 ± 2.6 | 6.7 ± 2.4 | 5.4 ± 2.7 |
| P | 0.6525 | 0.0160a | 0.0154a |
| Factor 2 | |||
| Responders | 17.3 ± 4.2 | 5.6 ± 3.3 | 3.6 ± 1.8 |
| Nonresponders | 21.5 ± 1.6 | 12.7 ± 4.1 | 10.2 ± 3.8 |
| P | 0.0085a | 0.0015a | 0.0005b |
| Factor 3 | |||
| Responders | 11.4 ± 3.0 | 3.0 ± 2.2 | 1.1 ± 0.9 |
| Nonresponders | 12.9 ± 2.8 | 5.5 ± 2.7 | 3.8 ± 1.8 |
| P | 0.2998 | 0.0578 | 0.0026b |
Notes:
a
P < 0.05;
b
P < 0.01.
Abbreviations: ECT, electroconvulsive therapy; MADRS, Montgomery and Åsberg Depression Rating Scale.