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Comparing the effects of acupuncture with bupropion on sexual side effects caused by taking antidepressants ?

Comparing the effects of acupuncture with bupropion on sexual side effects caused by taking antidepressants ?

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240102060592N1
Enrollment
48
Registered
2024-01-31
Start date
2024-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-06

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Sex dysfunction. Condition 2: Sexual side effects caused by taking antidepressants. Other psychoactive substance related disorders Other sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: Acupuncture group will receive this intervention in 12 sessions weekly. Intervention 2: Control group: Control group: The bupropion group will r

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Taking antidepressants for at least 6 weeks before the start of the study Controlling the symptoms of the disorder for which they take antidepressants Having sexual side effects after starting antidepressants Obtaining a total score above 19 according to the Arizona Sexual Experiences scale Not suffering from underlying diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, etc.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to complete all study phases Taking or receiving other treatment methods for sexual side effects The presence of suicidal thoughts or symptoms of psychosis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual dysfunction. Timepoint: In 4 week intervals. Method of measurement: Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale for women and International Index of Erectile Function.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarzaneh Jahan Bakhsh

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

f.jahanbakhsh@kmu.ac.ir+98 34 3211 1398

Outcome results

None listed

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