The anti-depression effect of Xylaria nigripes in patients with epilepsy: A multicenter randomized double-blind study
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The anti-depression effect of Xylaria nigripes in patients with epilepsy: A multicenter randomized double-blind study
PURPOSE The comorbidity of depression in patients with epilepsy is common and treatment is still controversial. This pilot study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of Xylaria nigripes for treating depressive symptoms in patients with epilepsy during 12 weeks of treatment. METHODS A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized superiority study was performed. A total ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Seizure
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1059-1311
DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.03.014