patients with schizophrenia undergoing electroshock. Schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Schizophrenia patients undergoing electroshock treatment will receive 200 mg of oral caffeine thirty minutes before electroshock, and the amount of electroshock ene
Sponsors
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Schizophrenia diagnosis based on DSM-V criteria A candidate for electroshock therapy Age above 18 years and less than 65 years Duration of convulsions caused by electroshock less than 25 seconds Having no history of chronic clinical disorders such as heart, liver, kidney and blood pressure diseases No history of cancer Not having a history of alcohol or psychoactive substances No history of caffeine sensitivity male gender Not taking anticonvulsants
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Seizure duration. Timepoint: After the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist of seizure duration caused by electroshock, which is done by the therapist by observing the motor seizure and, if possible, by tying the cuff on the arm.;Psychosis. Timepoint: The end of the treatment period and one month after the initial evaluation. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of Positive and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (PNASS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -. Timepoint: -. Method of measurement: -. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Soudabeh Amidpour
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed