Table 2.
Comparisons of Serum Levels of BDNF, HAMD-17 Scores, and BPRS Scores Between Remitters and Non-Remitters Using Linear Mixed Model Analysis
| Variable | Group-by-Time Interaction | Time Main Effect | Group Main Effect | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | p | F | p | F | p | |
| HAMD-17 scores | 8.3 | <0.001 | 1289.1 | <0.001 | 18.2 | <0.001 |
| Serum levels of BDNF | 0.8 | 0.51 | 2.8 | 0.05 | 0.5 | 0.48 |
| BPRS scores | 1.8 | 0.19 | 202.4 | <0.001 | 5.2 | 0.03 |
Note: Bolded values are p<0.05.
Abbreviation: BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor; BPRS, the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; HAMD-17, the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.