Table 1.
Description of the study cohort at baseline (t0).
| Description | Intervention Group | Placebo Group | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 28) | (n = 33) | |||
| N (%) | N (%) | χ 2 | Sig (p) | |
| Sex (female) | 20 (71.4%) | 27 (81.8%) | 0.925 | 0.336 |
| Smoking (yes) | 9 (32.1%) | 19 (57.6%) | 3.946 | 0.047 |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | T | Sig (p) | |
| Age (years) | 43.00 (14.31) | 40.11 (11.45) | −0.876 | 0.384 |
| HAMD | 15.07 (6.32) | 14.73 (4.59) | 0.246 | 0.807 |
| BDI-II | 30.75 (8.40) | 32.60 (10.93) | −0.719 | 0.475 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.29 (5.78) | 25.74 (7.29) | −0.319 | 0.751 |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.86 (0.07) | 0.84 (0.10) | −0.739 | 0.463 |
| Education (years) | 11.04 (2.87) | 10.45 (2.05) | −0.919 | 0.362 |
| Illness duration (years) | 11.40 (13.52) | 11.15 (8.34) | −0.090 | 0.929 |
Note. HAMD = Hamilton Depression Scale, BDI-II = Beck’s Depression Inventory, BMI = Body Mass Index, SD = Standard Deviation.