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Protocol summary

Study aim
The effects of Propofol and Midazolam on postpartum maternity blues after cesarean delivery in women referring to Kerman Afzalipour hospital in 2016-2017
Design
In this clinical trial with control group, parallel group and double blinded, patients randomly divided in two groups (100 patients in each group) using statistical software (random allocation sequence). first group received Propofol and Midazolam administrated for patients in control group.
Settings and conduct
This study was conducted in Kerman Afzalipour hospital and patients, physician and data analysor were masked.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women with cesarean indication Exclusion criteria: Using antidepressants drugs; Experience of other psychological problems under treatment; Experience of acutely debilitating or life-threatening illnesses; Drug abuse or incitement to any form; Development of anesthesia complications during cesarean section; Stillbirth during cesarean section
Intervention groups
In this study patients in intervention group received Propofol and patients in control group received Midazolam after delivery.
Main outcome variables
Postpartum maternity blues

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20190819044559N2
Registration date: 2019-11-07, 1398/08/16
Registration timing: retrospective

Last update: 2026-06-28, 1405/04/07
Update count: 1
Registration date
2019-11-07, 1398/08/16
Registrant information
Name
Morteza Hashemian
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 34 3223 5011
Email address
mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2017-04-04, 1396/01/15
Expected recruitment end date
2018-03-16, 1396/12/25
Actual recruitment start date
2017-04-04, 1396/01/15
Actual recruitment end date
2018-02-15, 1396/11/26
Trial completion date
2018-02-15, 1396/11/26
Scientific title
The effect of Propofol and Midazolam on post partum maternity blues after cesarean delivery in women referring to Kerman Afzalipour hospital in 2016-2017
Public title
The effect of Propofol and Midazolam on post partum maternity blues
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Pregnant women with cesarean indication
Exclusion criteria:
Using antidepressants drugs Experience of other psychological problems under treatment Experience of acutely debilitating or life-threatening illnesses Drug abuse or consumption of incitement medications in any form Development of anesthesia complications during the cesarean section stillbirth during the cesarean section
Age
From 18 years old to 35 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
1
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Investigator
  • Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size: 200
Actual sample size reached: 200
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
In this study patients randomly divided to intervention and control groups (100 patients in each group) using random allocation sequence with SAS statistical software. according to this method, a simple randomization list product and patients` involvement in each group determine base on their order entry. we used Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes for allocation concealment. patients (individuals) were the randomization units.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Triple blinded
Blinding description
Patients, main investigator and data analyser were masked of patients allocation.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

empty

Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Jahad blvd., Ebn-e Sina ST., Vice-Chancellor of Research of Kerman University of Medical Sciences
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7619813159
Approval date
2017-04-03, 1396/01/14
Ethics committee reference number
KMU.IR.REC.1396.1267

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
post partum maternity blues
ICD-10 code
F53.0
ICD-10 code description
Mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Postpartum maternity blues
Timepoint
After Cesarean section in recovery, two days after cesarean section, two weeks after cesarean section
Method of measurement
Edinburg questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

empty

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: receiving 20-75µg/kg/min Propofol after delivery using infusion pump.
Category
Treatment - Other

2

Description
Control group: receiving 1-2 mg Midazolam after delivery, Single dose
Category
Treatment - Other

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Afzalipour hospital
Full name of responsible person
Morteza Hashemian
Street address
Imam Khomeyni highwey, close to Shahid Bahonar University
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7616913911
Phone
+98 34 3132 8000
Email
mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Abbas Pardakhty
Street address
Jahad blvd., Ebn-e Sina st.
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7619813159
Phone
+98 34 3226 3855
Email
Abpardakhty@kmu.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Morteza Hashemian
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Anesthesiology
Street address
Jomhori Eslami blvd., vice chancellor of treatment
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7618747653
Phone
+98 34 3211 3012
Email
mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Morteza Hashemian
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Anesthesiology
Street address
Gharani st. Shahid Bahonar hospital
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7618747653
Phone
+98 34 3223 5011
Fax
Email
mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Morteza Hashemian
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Specialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Anesthesiology
Street address
Gharani st. Shahid Bahonar hospital
City
Kerman
Province
Kerman
Postal code
7618747653
Phone
+98 34 3223 5011
Fax
Email
mortezahashemian@kmu.ac.ir

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
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Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
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