PECO~P Population: depressed Egyptian adults under anti-depressants therapy~E1 Exposure 1: Tricyclic antidepressants (Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine HCL)~E2 Exposure 2: Selective Serotonin Re-uptake inhibitors antidepressants ( Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Paroxetine)~C control (non exposure) : non-pharmacological treatment ( psychotherapy)~O Outcome: Determine the taste intensity at supra-threshold among these patients using a psychophysical method through a scoring system
Determine the taste intensity at supra-threshold among a sample of depressed Egyptian adults (age from 20 to 50 years old) under anti-depressants therapy ( for at least 3 months) using filter paper disc(FPD) method using a psychophysical method through a scoring system.