Comparison of therapeutic effect of sertraline and supportive psychotherapy in comparison with placebo in coronary heart disease patients with mild to moderate depressio

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• Conditions: Condition 1: Depression. Condition 2: Mild Depression. Condition 3: Moderate depression.; F32 Depressive episode In typical mild, moderate, or severe depressive episodes, the patient suffers from lowering of mood, reduction of energy, and decrease in activity. Capacity for enjoyment, interest, and concentration is reduced, and marked tire; F32.0 Mild depressive episode Two or three of the above symptoms are usually present. The patient is usually distressed by these but will probably be able to continue with most activities.; F32.1 Moderate depressive episode Four or more of the above symptoms are usually present and the patient is likely to have great difficulty in continuing with ordinary activities.

• Registration Number: IRCT20171105037241N2
• Lead Sponsor: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

coronary heart disease
mild to moderate depression
No serious medical illness
Non-use of psychiatric drugs

Exclusion Criteria

Heart medications affecting the mood

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression level in patients with coronary artery disease. Timepoint: first, third, sixth weeks. Method of measurement: Hamilton Depression Survey Questionnaire.