Table 2 Overview of the 71 studies included
From: A systematic review of Chinese randomized clinical trials of SSRI treatment of depression
Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
Median year of publication (Range) | 2007 (1996–2013) | |
Average duration (Range) | 6.2 (2–8) weeks | |
Setting | Number of studies | |
| Â | Inpatients | 21 |
| Â | Outpatients | 11 |
| Â | In- and outpatients | 29 |
| Â | Not reported | 10 |
Sample | Â | |
| Â | PSD | 12 |
|  | Only elderly patients (≥55 years) | 10 |
Study design | Â | |
| Â | Three-arm | 6 |
| Â | Placebo controlled | 3 |
| Â | Double-dummy | 17 |