Perinatal depression. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified Depression :postnatal NOS postpartum NOS
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Dexmedetomidine group: Participants will receive 0.5 micrograms/kg of intravenous DEX during labor at an infusion rate of 0.375 ml/kg/hour and an infusion time of 2
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years and above Elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia Consent to participate in the study Clarity of the patient's medication history Balanced and normal blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Sensitivity to a2-AR agonists (based on previous history) Low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure less than 60 mmHg) Drug or alcohol abuse in the past 6 months Use of AR-a2 agonists or other AR-a2 antagonists during pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EPDS depression score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: EPDS Depression Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contactgholamreza kheirabadi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed