A University of Bristol pilot trial found that tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, achieved 54% depression remission compared to 31% for placebo in 30 patients with difficult-to-treat depression.
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Pilot trial suggests anti-inflammatory drug could help difficult-to-treat depression

30 Participants
54% Vs 31% Remission rate
4 Weeks Trial duration
1 In 3 Standard treatment failure
Targeted IL-6 pathway