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Effect of omega3 supplementation during lactation on postpartum depression and growth and development of infant

Comparison effect of omega-3 supplementation on postpartum depression and serum homocysteine of lactating women and growth and development of their infants

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015100313678N6
Enrollment
70
Registered
2016-03-01
Start date
2015-10-01
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

Postpartum depression. Pregnancy

Interventions

Controls groups
Paraffin oil daily for 3 months
Intervention 1: Treatment group
omega3 one gram daily for 3 months. Intervention 2: Controls groups
Paraffin oil daily for 3 months.
Treatment - Drugs
Treatment group
omega3 one gram daily for 3 months

Sponsors

Student
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Including criteria: lactating women who have moderate depression; have singleton and term birth; have no complicated pregnancy and labor; have no history of depression and use antidepressants or anticoagulants; age of mother between 18-35; weight of infants above 2500 grams. Excluding criteria: lactating women who have severe depression; have preterm birth and twins; have chronic diseases such as blood pressure and diabetes; have complicated pregnancy and labor; ages of mothers under 18 years old and above 35 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum depression. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scales - Beck Depression Inventory.;Homocysteine. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Blood Samples.;Infants growth. Timepoint: Monthly. Method of measurement: Weight, height,head circumstances.;Development. Timepoint: 4 and 6 month after birth. Method of measurement: Ages and Stages Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

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