Effects of phototherapy plus agomelatine on efficacy, negative emotions, and neurotransmitter levels in elderly patients with depressive disorders

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World J Psychiatry. Jul 19, 2026; 16(7): 117216
Published online Jul 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117216

Table 3 Correlation analysis between changes in neurotransmitter levels and Hamilton Depression Scale score reduction rate

Marker	r	P value
ΔDA (pmol/L) vs HAMD score reduction rate (%)	0.225	0.011
ΔNE (mg/L) vs HAMD score reduction rate (%)	0.122	0.173
Δ5-HT (μg/L) vs HAMD score reduction rate (%)	0.097	0.280

DA: Dopamine; NE: Norepinephrine; 5-HT: Serotonin; HAMD: Hamilton Depression Scale score.

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Citation: Jiang PJ, Hu SW, Liao CM, Peng JJ, Liang SJ, Cheng X. Effects of phototherapy plus agomelatine on efficacy, negative emotions, and neurotransmitter levels in elderly patients with depressive disorders. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117216
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Jiang PJ, Hu SW, Liao CM, Peng JJ, Liang SJ, Cheng X. Effects of phototherapy plus agomelatine on efficacy, negative emotions, and neurotransmitter levels in elderly patients with depressive disorders. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117216 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.117216]

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