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Efficacy of vitamin B complex add-on therapy on positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of chronic schizophrenia

Comparison of the effectiveness of vitamin B complex and placebo as adjunctive therapy on positive, negative and cognitive symptoms in patients with chronic schizophrenia; A double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210428051118N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-08-06
Start date
2021-06-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: One placebo capsule daily (purchased from Poursina Pharmaceutical Company) , which is similar to the main drug in color, smell and taste, is added to their treatment reg

Sponsors

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Suffering from Schizophrenia Do not have any other psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia, for which a structured interview by a psychiatrist and the patient's test results are used Patients receiving atypical antipsychotic drug Having IQ in the normal range by measuring IQ by Raven test Obtain informed consent from the patient or his / her guardian

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having any physically debilitating disease, whether prominent neurological or organic, including severe kidney and liver disease, for which a clinical examination by a physician and the patient's test results are used. Misuse of drugs or medications in the last six months Receive ECT in the last two weeks Patients who are contraindicated in vitamin B complex consumption

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Loosening of association. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale).;Delirium. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale).;Delusion. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale).;Strange behavior. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale).;Disorganized speech. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale).;Flat or blunted affect. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia.;Poverty of speech or poverty of content of speech. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia.;Thought blocking. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia.;Inappropriate makeup and appearance. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia.;Avolition. Timepoint: When entering the study, the end of the fourth, eighth and twelfth week. Method of measurement: PANSS (Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale)?Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia.;Anhedonia. Timepoint: When en

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSomayeh Aqmasheh

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences

aqmasheh@gmqil.com+98 21 7709 2854

Outcome results

None listed

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