anxiety disorder is one of the major public health problems worldwide. 25% of people experience anxiety disorders throughout life. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is known as the most prevalent anxiety disorder. Saffron has previously approved as an effective adjuvant therapy in depression and might alleviate GAD symptoms.Since up to the best of our knowledge no human studies have assessed the therapeutic effect of saffron as an adjuvant therapy in GAD patients, Therefore, this study is planned to evaluateThe effect of saffron (Crocus satious L.) in the treatment of mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder:
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
40
20 patients with mild to moderate GAD, diagnosed by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IѴ (DSM-IѴ) who receive sertraline will randomly receive saffron (450 mg) as an add-on therapy on daily bases for 6 weeks. Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) will use to assess the effect of treatment.
20 patients with mild to moderate GAD who receive sertraline will receive placebo too
Hamilton anxiety score
Time frame: 6 weeks
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