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| Título: Comparison of Response to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor in Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | |
| Enlace: http://doi.org/10.1089/10445460252943551 | |
| Autores: Seedat, Soraya; Stein, Dan J.; Ziervogel, Carl; Middleton, Tessa; Kaminer, Deborah ; Emsley, Robin A.; Rossouw, Wendy; | |
| Tipo de documento: Articulo de revista | |
| Idioma: Español | |
| Resumen:Background: Although the pathophysiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is considered multifactorial, empirical evidence suggests that serotonergic dysregulation may characterize the disorder. The efficacy of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating essential symptoms (re-experiencing, avoidance, numbing, hyperarousal) in both adults and children is likely to involve potentiation of this neurotransmitter. / Objective: This study compared outcome in an 8-week open trial of citalopram (an SSRI) in children/adolescents and adults with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.) diagnosis of PTSD. / Methods: Twenty-four children/adolescents and 14 adults assessed for PTSD severity at baseline were followed up on citalopram treatment (20-40 mg/day) at two-weekly intervals over 8 weeks. The Clinician-Adminstered PTSD Scale (CAPS) and the Clinical Global Improvement Scale (CGI) were used as outcome measures. / Results: Although there were no significant differences in outcome measures between children/adolescents (n = 24) and adults (n = 14), both groups had significant reductions in mean CAPS total scores, symptom cluster scores, and CGI ratings at endpoint.Results: Although there were no significant differences in outcome measures between children/adolescents (n = 24) and adults (n = 14), both groups had significant reductions in mean CAPS total scores, symptom cluster scores, and CGI ratings at endpoint. Conclusion: Although the SSRIs have established efficacy and safety in the treatment of adult PTSD, literature on their use in child and adolescent PTSD is sparse. Controlled data are needed to support the clinical perception that SSRIs are agents of choice in the treatment of pediatric PTSD. Conclusion: Although the SSRIs have established efficacy and safety in the treatment of adult PTSD, literature on their use in child and adolescent PTSD is sparse. Controlled data are needed to support the clinical perception that SSRIs are agents of choice in the treatment of pediatric PTSD. |
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| Descriptores: posttraumatic stress disorder; serotonin reuptake inhibitors; children; adolescents; adults; | |
| Soporte: --No definido-- | |
| Ilustraciones: Sí | |
| Tipo documento: Revista | |
| Nombre revista: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology | |
| ISSN: 1044-5463 (Print)//1557-8992 (online) | |
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| Volumen: 12 | |
| Número: 1 | |
| Páginas: 37-46 | |
| Año: 2002 |
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