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The effect of vitamin B6 in the prevention of postpartum depression

Effect of prescribed vitamin B6 for depression among “mothers at risk for postpartum depression” during the third trimester at selected health care centers Isfahan city 2016.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016091929873N1
Enrollment
80
Registered
2016-11-05
Start date
2016-02-24
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. Mild mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Case group receive {2 tablets B6 (40mg
oral) daily
from week 28 till end pregnancy
after delivery1 tablet B6 (40mg
oral) daily for one month}. Every two weeks, Researcher phone calls to ensure, they were reminded of pills on phone and mentioned the subjects’ use of pill. Edinburgh postpartum depression questionnai
daily from week 28 till end pregnancy, after delivery receiving placebo 1 tablet oral
daily for a month} . The Placebo tablet has 6.2 mm in diameter and 100 mg weight and made from corn starch. The placebo tablet is Simulated of vitamin tablet B6 Amin pharmaceutical factory. Every two
Placebo
Case group receive {2 tablets B6 (40mg
Control group receive { placebo 2 tablets oral

Sponsors

Isfahan Research Department of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The criterion for entering this study was at least one risk factor of postpartum depression; physical health of pregnant mother; lack of current depression. Exclusion criteria: prenatal depression at third trimester; unwillingness to continue the study at any time

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum depression. Timepoint: The depression was evaluated baseline before intervention /and 1.5 month after delivery. Method of measurement: Edinburgh standard questioner.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam khodadad

Isfahan University of Medical Science

mkhodadad@nm.mui.ac.irm418.khodadad@gmail.com+98 31 3792 7532

Outcome results

None listed

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