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The effects of Celecoxib in the treatment of postpartum depression with mild intensity to the average

Phase 2
Conditions
O90.6
Postpartum depression.
Postpartum mood disturbance
Registration Number
IRCT20090117001556N125
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 to 45
Having mild to moderate depression according to Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

Exclusion Criteria

Having severe depression according to Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D or HDRS)
Addiction to drugs
Addiction to alcohol
Presence of Thyroid disease
Receiving any antidepressant medications during past one month prior to the trial
Receiving Electroconvulsive therapy during past two months prior to the trial
Any other diagnosis according to axis-1, DSM-5
Having a risk of suicide based on doctor's clinical judgement or having a score of >2 in suicide item of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D or HDRS)
Concomitant use of medications that increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Presence of cardiovascular disease
Pregnant and lactating women
Risk of child murder

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity of depression. Timepoint: Baseline and weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8. Method of measurement: By Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D or HDRS).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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