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Lactofem and sexual function

Evaluating the effect of Lactofem supplementation on sexual function of men with depression compared to antidepressant treatment alone

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160524028038N20
Enrollment
120
Registered
2024-05-17
Start date
2024-05-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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Conditions

Depression. Major depressive disorder, single episode

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant Escitalopram (10mg, daily) plus one Lactofem capsule (including Lactobacillus acidophilus 109 ? 2, Bifi

Sponsors

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18-45 years Reading and writing literacy Obtaining a score of less than twenty and diagnosing mild to moderate depression on the Hamilton scale For at least 4 weeks, be treated with anti-depressants that affect sexual function Marriage Having sex at least once a month Having an emotionally satisfying relationship with a stable and sexually active spouse for at least one year Desire to participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The unwillingness of the research unit during sampling, which will lead to his withdrawal from the study Having speech or hearing problems Addiction to drugs and alcohol in a person or his partner Sexual problem before taking antidepressants symptoms of psychosis Loss of relatives, acquaintances or friends during the last six months Known sexual problem in women Suffering from internal diseases such as cardiovascular, thyroid, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney infection Taking drugs that affect sexual performance, such as blood pressure reducers, antihistamine H2 blockers, barbiturates)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual function. Timepoint: Before the intervention and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Male sexual function Questionnaire.;Depression severity. Timepoint: Before the intervention and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Beck depression questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Bazarganipour

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

f.bazarganipour@gmail.com+98 912 425 8623

Outcome results

None listed

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