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Investigating the effects of berberis vulgaris L. on the treatment of opiate withdrawal syndrome

Phase 2
Conditions
Patients addicted to opioids treated with methadone.
Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of opioids
Registration Number
IRCT20180114038356N3
Lead Sponsor
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
28
Inclusion Criteria

Opioid addiction of at least 2.3 grams per day continuously for at least one year,
Age between 20-60 years old
No history of medical comorbidities
No history of allergies to this plant

Exclusion Criteria

History of medical comorbidities
History of allergies to this plant
Do not take the capsules
Dissatisfaction with methadone dose reduction
Intolerance to some of side effects of the extract, such as dry mouth

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Examination of opioid withdrawal symptoms and neurological complications with the questionnaires. Timepoint: Before intervention and 7, 14 and 28 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaires.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of depression, anxiety, sleep quality. Timepoint: Before intervention and 7, 14 and 28 days after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaires.
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