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The effect of Donepezil on Depression

The effect of Donepezil on cognitive disturbances due to Selective Serotonine reuotake Inhibitor drugs in major Depressive disorders

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015092824236N1
Enrollment
76
Registered
2016-07-09
Start date
2014-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Majore Depressive. Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Donepezil 0.5 mg tablet daily for 2 months. Intervention 2: In the control group: Placebo Donepezil daily for 2 months.
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention group: Donepezil 0.5 mg tablet daily for 2 months
In the control group: Placebo Donepezil daily for 2 months

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for Research of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients in the age range 30 to 40 years, Complete the consent form, with major Depression according to the text of the revised fourth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Treated with selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Two months after receiving Antidepressant assessment exam Montreal is less than 26. Exclusion criteria: At the same time suffering from major Depression and other mental disorders. At the same time suffering from major Depression and a physical disorder with features of cognitive impairment including Alzheimer or other degenerative neurological disorders, head injuries or Hypothyroidism. Concomitant use of Anticholinergic agents and nervous system Depressant drugs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Major Depressive Disorder. Timepoint: 2 months after drug consumption. Method of measurement: Montreal Cognitive assessment test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Drug side effects. Timepoint: 2 months after drug consumption. Method of measurement: Examination and test results.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir Houshang Mehrparvar

Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences

ahmehrparvar@ssu.ac.ir+98 35 3726 3733

Outcome results

None listed

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