2024
Exploring Predictors of Ketamine Response in Adolescent Treatment-Resistant Depression
Lineham A, Avila-Quintero V, Bloch M, Dwyer J. Exploring Predictors of Ketamine Response in Adolescent Treatment-Resistant Depression. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2024, 34: 73-79. PMID: 38170185, PMCID: PMC11262580, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2023.0047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepression symptom improvementTreatment-resistant depressionChildren's Depression Rating ScaleReuptake inhibitor medicationsDepression Rating ScaleSymptom improvementAntidepressant responseInhibitor medicationKetamine responseAdolescent treatment-resistant depressionRapid-acting antidepressant agentsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medicationsSerotonin reuptake inhibitor medicationsKetamine’s antidepressant responseCurrent depressive episodeSevere depressive symptomsGreater symptom improvementAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosisFuture therapeutic useAntidepressant medicationMedication trialsCrossover trialAntidepressant agentsClinical variablesDepressive episode
2023
The Relationship Between Acute Dissociative Effects Induced by Ketamine and Treatment Response in Adolescent Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression
Lineham A, Avila-Quintero V, Bloch M, Dwyer J. The Relationship Between Acute Dissociative Effects Induced by Ketamine and Treatment Response in Adolescent Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2023, 33: 20-26. PMID: 36799961, DOI: 10.1089/cap.2022.0086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-resistant depressionDepression symptom improvementAcute dissociative symptomsAntidepressant responseSymptom improvementRapid-acting antidepressant agentsSignificant associationDissociative symptomsLikelihood of responseDissociation symptomsMagnitude of associationDissociative effectsKetamine groupPediatric patientsCrossover trialPediatric populationAntidepressant agentsKetamine responseAdolescent patientsAdult studiesDepression responseSecondary data analysisTreatment responseDepressive symptomsTrial design
2020
Annual Research Review: Defining and treating pediatric treatment‐resistant depression
Dwyer JB, Stringaris A, Brent DA, Bloch MH. Annual Research Review: Defining and treating pediatric treatment‐resistant depression. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2020, 61: 312-332. PMID: 32020643, PMCID: PMC8314167, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-resistant depressionMajor depressive disorderAdolescent treatment-resistant depressionRisk factorsAdolescent major depressive disorderPsychotherapy treatment trialSecond-line treatmentSignificant risk factorsPediatric clinical trialsSecond leading causeSignificant health problemEvidence-based psychotherapiesCent of adolescentsMedication switchAdequate medicationSubstantial morbiditySymptom improvementInterventional treatmentMedication augmentationTreatment trialsCare treatmentClinical trialsDepressive disorderDiagnostic difficultiesLeading cause