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Effects of Melatonin in Patients with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Evaluation of the Effects of Melatonin in Improvement of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Quality of life in Patients with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20151227025726N32
Enrollment
100
Registered
2023-05-01
Start date
2023-05-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

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Conditions

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis of lung

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients receive 3 mg of melatonin one hour before bedtime for three months. Intervention 2: Control group: Patients do not use melatonin before going to bed.

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People over 18 years old People with pulmonary sarcoidosis and concomitant sleep disorder (PSQI = 3) Have signed the consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Breastfeeding History of central nervous system disease (stroke, epilepsy, tumor, history of neurological manipulation) Taking any sedative-hypnotic drugs (antihistamines, benzodiazepines) Taking stimulant drugs Allergy to melatonin or formulation components Having parasomnias Shift work sleep disorder Taking fluvoxamine

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The amount of sleepiness during the day. Timepoint: At the start and end of the study. Method of measurement: ESS criteria.;Fatigue state. Timepoint: At the start and end of the study. Method of measurement: FAS and PROMIS criteria.;Quality of Life. Timepoint: At the start and end of the study. Method of measurement: SF-12 criteria.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary function of patients. Timepoint: At the start and end of the study. Method of measurement: Spirometry.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSahar Yousefian

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

saahar26@yahoo.com+98 21 2712 2227

Outcome results

None listed

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