A pilot study of a neuroendocrine test battery in posttraumatic stress disorder.
Biol Psychiatry
; 28(8): 665-72, 1990 Oct 15.
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| ID: mdl-2242387
ABSTRACT
Eight female patients who fulfilled DSM-III criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) took part in this study. They were each assessed using the dexamethasone suppression test, the desipramine/growth hormone stimulation test, which examines alpha-2-adrenoceptor functioning, and the buspirone/prolactin test, which is thought to examine 5-HT receptor functioning. A control group consisting of age- and sex-matched healthy subjects was also tested. For each subject the three tests were conducted over 5 days. Hormone assays were carried out blind to diagnosis. Overall no differences on any of the three tests were detected between the patients and controls. The results do not support a link between PTSD and major depression.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prolactina
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Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos
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Dexametasona
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Hidrocortisona
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Hormônio do Crescimento
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Buspirona
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Desipramina
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article