2020
Psychosis-Relevant Effects of Intravenous Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol: A Mega Analysis of Individual Participant-Data from Human Laboratory Studies
Ganesh S, Cortes-Briones J, Ranganathan M, Radhakrishnan R, Skosnik PD, D’Souza D. Psychosis-Relevant Effects of Intravenous Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol: A Mega Analysis of Individual Participant-Data from Human Laboratory Studies. The International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology 2020, 23: 559-570. PMID: 32385508, PMCID: PMC7710917, DOI: 10.1093/ijnp/pyaa031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman laboratory studiesHealthy human volunteersPositive symptomsTHC dosePsychotomimetic effectsHuman volunteersPsychosis-like effectsNegative Syndrome ScaleProfile of symptomsCrossover studyIntravenous administrationMotor retardationHealthy individualsSyndrome ScaleSymptomsNegative syndromeSomatic concernsSubstance useConceptual disorganizationFrequent cannabisMultiple studiesMeaningful increaseModulation of the antidepressant effects of ketamine by the mTORC1 inhibitor rapamycin
Abdallah CG, Averill LA, Gueorguieva R, Goktas S, Purohit P, Ranganathan M, Sherif M, Ahn KH, D’Souza D, Formica R, Southwick SM, Duman RS, Sanacora G, Krystal JH. Modulation of the antidepressant effects of ketamine by the mTORC1 inhibitor rapamycin. Neuropsychopharmacology 2020, 45: 990-997. PMID: 32092760, PMCID: PMC7162891, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-020-0644-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntidepressant effectsKetamine administrationRapamycin pretreatmentMontgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating ScaleDouble-blind cross-over designBenefits of ketamineRobust antidepressant effectsKetamine's antidepressant effectsMajor depressive episodeDepression Rating ScaleCross-over designKetamine exertsOral rapamycinRemission rateDepressive episodePlacebo 2Ketamine 0.5Local blockadeDepressed patientsIntravenous administrationTreatment daysDepression relapseDepression severityKetamineRating Scale
2019
Effects of haloperidol on the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol response in humans: a responder analysis
Gupta S, De Aquino JP, D’Souza D, Ranganathan M. Effects of haloperidol on the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol response in humans: a responder analysis. Psychopharmacology 2019, 236: 2635-2640. PMID: 30919005, PMCID: PMC6697616, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-019-05235-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDissociative Symptoms ScalePANSS positive scalePsychotomimetic effectsHuman laboratory studiesRole of dopaminePsychosis-like effectsHaloperidol conditionNegative Syndrome ScalePANSS positive scoreDopaminergic antagonismPositive scalePlacebo conditionResponder analysisSyndrome ScaleSymptom ScaleDouble-blind studyEffects of haloperidolDopaminergic signalingOral haloperidolIndividualsOnly respondersPositive scoreIntravenous administrationHealthy individualsHaloperidol
2013
Effect of a Nicotine Vaccine on Nicotine Binding to β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors In Vivo in Human Tobacco Smokers
Esterlis I, Hannestad JO, Perkins E, Bois F, D’Souza D, Tyndale RF, Seibyl JP, Hatsukami DM, Cosgrove KP, O’Malley S. Effect of a Nicotine Vaccine on Nicotine Binding to β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors In Vivo in Human Tobacco Smokers. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2013, 170: 399-407. PMID: 23429725, PMCID: PMC3738000, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12060793.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine vaccineNicotinic acetylcholine receptorsNicotine bindingAmount of nicotineAcetylcholine receptorsHuman tobacco smokersSingle photon emissionTobacco smokersNicotine promotesScan daySmokers' brainsIntravenous administrationEmission scansNicotine dependenceSPECT scansSubcortical regionsNAChRsNicotineImmunizationVT/VaccineCigarettesBrainCessation difficultiesSmokers
2008
Preliminary evidence of cannabinoid effects on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in humans
D’Souza D, Pittman B, Perry E, Simen A. Preliminary evidence of cannabinoid effects on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in humans. Psychopharmacology 2008, 202: 569. PMID: 18807247, PMCID: PMC2791800, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-008-1333-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorBDNF levelsBrain-derived neurotrophic factor levelsNeurotrophic factor levelsSerum BDNF levelsΔ9-THCEffects of cannabinoidsΔ9-THC administrationSpatial memory impairmentBasal BDNF levelsResultsΔ9-THCPlacebo administrationPrincipal active componentNeurotrophic factorControl subjectsPsychotomimetic effectsHealthy controlsCannabinoid effectsIntravenous administrationAltered neurodevelopmentPreclinical studiesHigh riskConsequence of exposureChronic exposureMemory impairment
2006
Cerebral Metabolic Effects of Intravenous Glycine in Healthy Human Subjects
Neumeister A, Carson R, Henry S, Planeta-Wilson B, Binneman B, Maguire RP, Luckenbaugh DA, D'Souza C, Krystal JH, Frost JJ. Cerebral Metabolic Effects of Intravenous Glycine in Healthy Human Subjects. Journal Of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2006, 26: 595-599. PMID: 17110816, DOI: 10.1097/01.jcp.0000245558.14284.aa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntipsychotic AgentsBehaviorBrainBrain MappingCluster AnalysisCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFluorodeoxyglucose F18GlycineHumansInfusions, IntravenousMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleNeuropsychological TestsPositron-Emission TomographyRadiopharmaceuticalsReference ValuesSerineConceptsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor functionReceptor functionRegional cerebral metabolic rateAdministration of glycineCerebral metabolic effectsMagnetic resonance imaging studyPositron emission tomography studyHealthy control subjectsNMDA receptor functionCerebral metabolic rateEmission tomography studiesTest dayHealthy human subjectsResonance imaging studySignificant reductionPositron emission tomographyDorsolateral prefrontal cortexIntravenous glycinePlacebo infusionCerebral metabolismPatient populationControl subjectsGlycine administrationGlycine infusionIntravenous administration