Modified Xiaochaihu Decoction Combined with Mirtazapine in the Treatment of Persistent Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 2

The effective rate between the two groups after treatment.

Characteristics, n (%)	Combined group (n = 30)	Control group (n = 28)
Ineffective	1 (3.3)	6 (21.4)	0.035
Effective	29 (96.7)	22 (78.6)
Cure	10 (33.3)	2 (17.9)	0.014
Marked effect	11 (36.7)	9 (32.1)
Improved	8 (26.7)	11 (39.3)