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Evaluation of the Effect of Melissa Officinalis L ( Lemon Balm) Capsule on Cognitive Impairment in Depressed Patients Treated With ECT

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Major Depression , ECT.
Mental disorder, Not Otherwise Specified
Registration Number
IRCT20180613040083N1
Lead Sponsor
Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

The age range of patients is 18-65 years.
Their Major Depressive Disorder has been confirmed by a psychiatrist
The patient has no history of allergy to The mint family.
Lack of physical illness leading to Cognitive Impairment such as Head Trauma, Dementia, Retardation - Mental Retardation And EpilepsyPatients
Receiving SSRIs (according to a psychiatrist).

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have other Mental Misorders in addition to Depression..
Reluctance to continue cooperation before The end of the project
Occurrence of stressful events affecting The patient's mood during the implementation of The plan
Use of other Antidepressants Drugs(except SSRIs)

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cognitive Disorders Score in Cognitive Status Assessment Questionnaire (MMSE Questionnaire). Timepoint: Measurement of Cognitive Disorders before intervention and one month after consumption of Lemon Balm Capsules. Method of measurement: Cognitive Status Assessment Questionnaire (MMSE Questionnaire).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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