Amphtamine induced psychotic disorder. Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group will receive 4 mg Risperidone (in two divided doses) daily for 4 weeks with a two-way frontotemporal ECT. Intervention 2: The second intervention group wil
Sponsors
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The presence of psychosis due to methamphetamine consumption despite discontinuation of methamphetamine for one month No history of previous psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and ..... No medical diseases that have psychosis symptoms such as brain tumors and ...
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No persistent psychosis associated with methamphetamine abuse. The presence of recent cardiovascular disease based on the patient's history or cardiologist's opinion Sensitivity or side effects during treatment with risperidone. History or presence of primary psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of psychotic symptoms. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, the second week and at the end of the study (4 weeks after the start of the study). Method of measurement: Based on the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAbdoll Reza Darki
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed