The effect of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of patients with mood disorders caused by methamphetamine

Evaluation of the effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with mood disorders caused by methamphetamine

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N161

Enrollment

Registered

2021-03-08

Start date

2021-03-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-04-26

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Conditions

Condition 1: Mood disorders. Condition 2: Methamphetamine Dependency. Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate Other stimulant abuse with stimulant-induced psychotic disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group,in addition to standard treatment, will receive 30 capsules containing 1 gram of omega-3 for 8 weeks (1 capsule daily). Intervention 2: The control group, in ad

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of methamphetamine-induced mood disorders based on DSM5 diagnostic criteria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Simultaneous use of other substances History of primary mood disorders History of brain disorders People with certain diseases and kidney patients People with blood clotting problems

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Recurrence rate. Timepoint: Beginning of the study, end of the fourth week, end of the eighth week. Method of measurement: Based on recurrence questionnaire (RPS).;Temptation. Timepoint: Beginning of the study, end of the fourth week, end of the eighth week. Method of measurement: Based on the temptation questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNona Vaezi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Amirvaezi007@yahoo.com+98 83 3826 1046

Outcome results

None listed

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