The effect of Propofol and Midazolam on post partum maternity blues

The effect of Propofol and Midazolam on post partum maternity blues after cesarean delivery in women referring to Kerman Afzalipour hospital in 2016-2017

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190819044559N2

Enrollment

200

Registered

2019-11-07

Start date

2017-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-12-17

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Conditions

post partum maternity blues. Mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: receiving 20-75µg/kg/min Propofol after delivery using infusion pump. Intervention 2: Control group: receiving 1-2 mg Midazolam after delivery, Single dose.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women with cesarean indication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Using antidepressants drugs Experience of other psychological problems under treatment Experience of acutely debilitating or life-threatening illnesses Drug abuse or consumption of incitement medications in any form Development of anesthesia complications during the cesarean section stillbirth during the cesarean section

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postpartum maternity blues. Timepoint: After Cesarean section in recovery, two days after cesarean section, two weeks after cesarean section. Method of measurement: Edinburg questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMorteza Hashemian

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir+98 34 3211 3012

Outcome results

None listed

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