TABLE 1.
Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics (n = 130)
| Mean (±SD) or %(n) | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics and Psychosocial Factors | ||
| Age (yrs) | 73.5 (±6.2) | 73.0 |
| %Male | 23.1% (n=30) | - |
| %White | 90.0% (n=117) | - |
| %Currently Married | 44.6% (n=58) | - |
| Education (yrs) | 13.6 (±2.5) | 13.0 |
| Cumulative Illness Rating Scale - Geriatrics (CIRS-G) | 10.6 (±3.2) | 11.0 |
| Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL - Total) | 37.4 (±7.1) | 39.0 |
| Median Household Income | $45,985 (±$19,890) | $42,498 |
| % Median Household Income ≤$24,999 | 13.1% (n=17) | - |
| % Median Household Income $25,000–$49,999 | 32.3% (n=42) | - |
| % Median Household Income ≥$50,000 | 54.6% (n=71) | - |
| Other Important Baseline Clinical Variables | ||
| Baseline Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression | 18.7 (±3.3) | 18.0 |
| Duration of Past Depression (mos) | 176.8 (±459.7) | 40.0 |
| Baseline Global Neuropsychological Score | −0.47 (±0.82) | −0.42 |
| Baseline Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) | 43.8% (57) | - |
| Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) | 28.4 (1.4) | 29.0 |
| Executive Interview (EXIT) | 15.5 (±86.8) | 8.0 |
| % Randomized to Donepezil | 51.5% (67) | - |
SD = Standard Deviation