Table 2

Summary of depression-free days at 3 months from baseline by pain group and trial arm

Treatment receivedDepression-free days
No pain
Mean (SD)
Moderate–extreme pain
Mean (SD)
Total
Mean (SD)
Acupuncture37.3 (26.4)31.3 (23.8)31.7 (25.3)
Counselling33.0 (22.2)20.7 (21.9)26.9 (22.9)
Usual care32.0 (23.5)16.1 (22.2)22.6 (23.5)