This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled antidepressant augmentation trial. All participants are randomly divided into 3 groups treated orally with "escitalopram + golimumab" (N = 60), "escitalopram + calcium tablet" (N = 60) or "escitalopram +placebo" (N = 60).
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Healthy men or women of matched age, gender and education with that of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) group;
2. A willingness to adhere to all prohibitions and restrictions necessary for the study;
3. Signed informed consent.
You may not be if
1. Participant who have severe mental diseases, physical diseases, cerebrovascular disease, or a history of traumatic brain injury;
2. Participant who had a serious allergic reaction disease or those who have suffered from diseases of the immune system;
3. Participant who used anti-inflammatory drugs, or immunomodulatory drugs no more than 1 month prior randomization;
4. Pregnant or lactating female.
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