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Evaluation of oral zinc sulfate effect on obsessive-compulsive disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Author: MalayeriAlireza, OlapourAlireza, SaeedabadYashar shahhosseini, SayyahMehdi, Yazdan ParastRezvan

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Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common. While medications are available, many patients experience side effects, don't respond well, or stop responding over time. Adding safe supplements, such as trace elements, to medications may offer a solution to these challenges.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a common neuropsychiatric condition. Although various pharmaceutical agents are available for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychiatrists often find that many patients cannot tolerate the side effects of these medications, the patients do not respon...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2011.11.027

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Desert of Unwanted Thoughts

The desert of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a challenging landscape, characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. This study, like a research team exploring this unfamiliar terrain, investigates the potential benefits of oral zinc sulfate supplementation in treating OCD. The authors, seeking a safe and effective approach to managing OCD, explore the possibility of augmenting traditional medication therapies with zinc supplementation. Their findings offer valuable insights into the potential role of zinc in treating this complex mental health disorder.

A Hidden Oasis: Zinc Sulfate's Potential for OCD Treatment

The study explores the potential for zinc supplementation to address the limitations of current OCD treatments, including medication side effects and treatment resistance. While further research is needed to confirm its efficacy, this study provides a promising avenue for exploring alternative approaches to managing OCD. The researchers emphasize the need for larger-scale trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of zinc supplementation in treating this debilitating disorder.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides a glimmer of hope in the vast desert of OCD, suggesting the potential benefits of zinc supplementation as an adjunct therapy. Further research is needed to explore the efficacy and safety of this approach, potentially offering a valuable tool for managing this challenging mental health disorder.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2012-12-05
  2. Date Revised 2022-12-07
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

22465904

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.nut.2011.11.027

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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