Table 1.

Scores for each criterion of the MADRS between both groups.

	Higher hsCRP group (n = 20)	Lower hsCRP group (n = 20)	p value
Apparent sadness	2 [1–2]	2 [2–2]	0.15
Reported sadness	2 [1–2.5]	2 [1–3]	0.47
Inner tension	2 [1–2]	1 [1–2]	0.87
Reduced sleep	2 [2–4]	2 [2–4]	1.0
Reduced appetite	0 [0–2]	2 [1–3]	0.024
Concentration difficulty	2 [2–2]	2 [2–3]	0.49
Lassitude	1 [1–2]	2 [1–2]	0.35
Inability to feel	2 [1–2.5]	2 [1–4]	0.17
Pessimistic thoughts	1 [1–2]	2 [1–3]	0.26
Suicidal thoughts	1 [1–2]	1 [1–3]	0.92

hsCRP, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein; MADRS, Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale.

Data are expressed as median [interquartile range].

Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) are in bold.