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comparison of the effect of Saffron and Duloxetine on pain and depression in Rheumatoid arthritis

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Condition 1: Depression. Condition 2: Depression.
Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Registration Number
IRCT20171106037265N1
Lead Sponsor
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria

ACR criteria for RA
pain intensity at least 40 according to VAS

Exclusion Criteria

current or previous treatment with duloxetin
axis I psychological disorder except MDD
other structural rheumatological disorder except RA
inflammatory , infectious , autoimmune arthritis
active suicidal thoughts

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain in Rheumatoid arthritis. Timepoint: first, third, sixth weeks. Method of measurement: BPI Questionnaire.;Depression in Rheumatoid arthritis. Timepoint: first, third, sixth weeks. Method of measurement: Hamilton Depression Survey Questionnaire.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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