Table 1.
BDI-II and HAM-D scores of active rTMS and sham groups
| Variable | Active rTMS (n = 10) | Sham (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Male, n (%) | 3 (30.0) | 6 (60.0) |
| Age, years | 44.1 (4.4) | 47.3 (3.5) |
| Baseline BDI-II score | 31.4 (4.5) | 37.8 (2.4) |
| After 5th treatment BDI-II score | 26.5 (3.8) | 29.2 (3.4) |
| After 10th treatment BDI-II score | 24.2 (4.4) | 26.0 (4.9) |
| 1 month after treatment BDI-II score | 25.9 (8.4) | 21.8 (2.7) |
| Baseline HAM-D score | 23.5 (1.9) | 24.9 (1.9) |
| After 5th treatment HAM-D score | 16.1 (2.8) | 17.5 (1.6) |
| After 10th treatment HAM-D score | 9.6 (1.5) | 12.3 (1.4) |
| Percentage of responder after 10th treatment HAM-D score | 7 (70%) | 8 (80%) |
| 1 month after treatment HAM-D score | 9.8 (1.6)* | 16.4 (1.5) |
| Responder 1 month after treatment HAM-D score | 7 (70%)* | 2 (20%) |
Notes: Unless otherwise indicated, data are given as mean (SD).
*
P < 0.05 for comparison between the two groups (t test).
Abbreviations: BDI-II, Beck Depression Inventory, version 2; HAM-D, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale; rTMS, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.