The effect of Lavandula Angustifolia, Echium amoenum, and Melissa officinalis in comparison with sertraline in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in older adults

Phase 3

• Conditions: Depression.; Other depressive episodes; F32.8

• Registration Number: IRCT20140617018126N5
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 June 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Age over 60 years
People referring to a psychiatrist with mild to moderate depression who have a depression score of 18 to 24 in the Hamilton questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria

No use of antidepressants and antipsychotics and mood-stabilizing nutrients four weeks before the clinical trial
Having suicidal ideation
Symptoms of major depression
Alcohol use in the past 12 months
Warfarin and phenytoin use
People who have just started psychotherapy
People who are pregnant and lactation
Taking birth control pills
Substance abuse
Biological and physical factors such as head trauma, hypothyroidism, dementia, bipolar spectrum, and psychoses
Receiving ECT

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression. Timepoint: The first, second, fourth and eighth weeks. Method of measurement: Hamilton Questionnaire.