Modelling PTSD diagnosis using sleep, memory, and adrenergic metabolites: An exploratory machine-learning study.

Journal: Human psychopharmacology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) typically include sleep disturbances, impaired declarative memory, and hyperarousal. This study evaluated whether these combined features may accurately delineate pathophysiological changes associated with PTSD.

Authors

  • Michael S Breen
    Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA.
  • Kevin G F Thomas
    Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • David S Baldwin
    Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
  • Gosia Lipinska
    Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.