Major Depression , ECT. Mental disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 40 depressed patients treated with ECT, receiving 500mg lemon balm capsules (made by the Made by a pharmacologist) every 8 hours after a month Evaluation with ques
Sponsors
Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The age range of patients is 18-65 years. Their Major Depressive Disorder has been confirmed by a psychiatrist The patient has no history of allergy to The mint family. Lack of physical illness leading to Cognitive Impairment such as Head Trauma, Dementia, Retardation - Mental Retardation And EpilepsyPatients Receiving SSRIs (according to a psychiatrist).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have other Mental Misorders in addition to Depression.. Reluctance to continue cooperation before The end of the project Occurrence of stressful events affecting The patient's mood during the implementation of The plan Use of other Antidepressants Drugs(except SSRIs)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Disorders Score in Cognitive Status Assessment Questionnaire (MMSE Questionnaire). Timepoint: Measurement of Cognitive Disorders before intervention and one month after consumption of Lemon Balm Capsules. Method of measurement: Cognitive Status Assessment Questionnaire (MMSE Questionnaire). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Massoud Nikfarjam
Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed