Depression. Other mental disorders due to known physiological condition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Escitalopram 10 mg tablets start once daily for the first 7 days, followed by increased dose 20 mg (two tablets) daily for the other 11 weeks. Depression and quali
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women 18-65 y/o Diagnosed with breast cancer stage I,II,IIIa and undergone modified radical mostectomy with or without chemothrapy and radiotherapy Consciously agreement Having at least literacy of writing and reading
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation History of conductive heart diseases Severe renal failure Moderate to severe hepatic failure History of SSRI drugs reactions and sensitivity Suffering from depression mood disorders, bipolar disorders or psychotic disorders based on DSM V criteria Any condition limiting life expectancy Any Use of anti depression or anti anxiety drugs since 2 weeks before the study Any precipitation on group or individual psychotherapy sessions since 4 weeks before the study Suffering from any speech disorders Suffering from uncontrolled pain on the beginning of the study Having suicide plans or thoughts on the beginning of the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression. Timepoint: 0-4-8-12 week. Method of measurement: DASS questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Zeinolabedini
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed