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The effect of crocin and sertraline in mild to moderate postpartum depression

The effect of crocin and sertraline in mild to moderate postpartum depression in two treatment groups (Sertraline and Crorin); A randomized placebo controlled clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20130418013058N11
Enrollment
64
Registered
2018-12-16
Start date
2018-09-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-14

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Conditions

Postpartum Depression. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Receiving One Capsule of Crocin (15 mg) for twelve weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Receiving One Capsule of Serteraline (50 mg) for twelve weeks.

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with mild to moderate postpartum depression according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Scale 14 score of Beck Scale Age range 18-45 years Have a healthy ,Live and single baby Do not receive any Psychiatric Medication 5 weeks Before the Start of the Study Written Consent for Participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Other psychiatric disorders such as behavioral disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia Drug abuse History of chronic and systematic diseases Restrictive living conditions that cause the patient to not complete the course of treatment and needs another drug Sensitivity to saffron Having other symptoms of psychosis or suicidal tendencies or any other mental disorder Medical problems such as preeclampsia and diabetes during pregnancy Symptoms of psychosis and thoughts of suicide or child abuse

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depression Disorder. Timepoint: Before Intervention, one, two and three months after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Beck Depression Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side Effects of Crocin. Timepoint: During and after the study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire for Side Effect of Crocin.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Seyed Ahmad Mohajeri

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

mohajeria@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3882 3251

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026