Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data of MDD and normal control groups.
| Measure | MDD | Control | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean/SD (n = 12) | Mean/SD (n = 15) | ||
| Gender ratio (male/female) | 5/7 | 7/8 | 0.55 |
| Age | 29.50 (8.46) | 25.80 (5.89) | 0.07 |
| Years of education | 14.00 (3.77) | 14.80 (2.83) | 0.53 |
| Handedness | right (12) | right (15) | — |
| BDI | 26.17 (12.65) | 4.27 (4.23) | 0.00 |
| SDS | 64.08 (12.60) | 36.54 (5.74) | 0.00 |
| HAMD | 25.23 (4.97) | — |
Note: BDI: beck depression inventory; SDS: self-rating depression scale. Both groups were matched for age, sex ratio, and years of education.