2020
A Non–D2-Receptor-Binding Drug for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
Koblan KS, Kent J, Hopkins SC, Krystal JH, Cheng H, Goldman R, Loebel A. A Non–D2-Receptor-Binding Drug for the Treatment of Schizophrenia. New England Journal Of Medicine 2020, 382: 1497-1506. PMID: 32294346, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1911772.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdministration, OralAdultAntipsychotic AgentsDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLeast-Squares AnalysisMaleReceptors, Dopamine D2Receptors, G-Protein-CoupledSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySerotonin 5-HT1 Receptor AgonistsSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeConceptsTrace amine-associated receptor 1Week 4Negative Symptom ScaleAcute exacerbationPlacebo groupBrief Negative Symptom ScaleTotal scoreSymptom ScaleClinical Global Impression-Severity ScaleEnd pointPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsSudden cardiac deathPANSS total scoreTreatment of schizophreniaDopamine D2 receptorsTreatment of psychosisType 1A receptorMean total scoreLevels of lipidsGastrointestinal symptomsAdverse eventsCardiac deathExtrapyramidal symptomsPrimary outcome
2019
Maintenance of antidepressant and antisuicidal effects by D-cycloserine among patients with treatment-resistant depression who responded to low-dose ketamine infusion: a double-blind randomized placebo–control study
Chen MH, Cheng CM, Gueorguieva R, Lin WC, Li CT, Hong CJ, Tu PC, Bai YM, Tsai SJ, Krystal JH, Su TP. Maintenance of antidepressant and antisuicidal effects by D-cycloserine among patients with treatment-resistant depression who responded to low-dose ketamine infusion: a double-blind randomized placebo–control study. Neuropsychopharmacology 2019, 44: 2112-2118. PMID: 31421635, PMCID: PMC6898334, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-019-0480-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-resistant depressionAntisuicidal effectsPlacebo groupKetamine infusionDCS groupD-cycloserineDouble-blind randomized placebo-controlled studyN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptorsHamilton Depression Rating Scale scoresLow-dose ketamine infusionRandomized placebo-controlled studyDepression Rating Scale scoresHAMD item 3Single subanesthetic doseInitial clinical responsePlacebo-controlled studyRating Scale scoresClinical responseDose titrationSubanesthetic doseAugmentation treatmentGlutamate receptorsMixed model analysisSuicidal riskScale score
2017
Mecamylamine treatment for alcohol dependence: a randomized controlled trial
Petrakis IL, Ralevski E, Gueorguieva R, O'Malley SS, Arias A, Sevarino KA, Jane JS, O'Brien E, Krystal JH. Mecamylamine treatment for alcohol dependence: a randomized controlled trial. Addiction 2017, 113: 6-14. PMID: 28710873, PMCID: PMC5725262, DOI: 10.1111/add.13943.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeavy drinking daysDrinking daysAlcohol use disorderUse disordersAlcohol consumptionAlcohol dependenceDouble-blind clinical trialNicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonistWeeks of treatmentAcetylcholine receptor antagonistCurrent alcohol dependenceSignificant differencesTreatment-seeking smokersMecamylamine treatmentPlacebo groupMonth 3Primary outcomeSmoking statusNicotine withdrawalReceptor antagonistNovel pharmacotherapiesClinical trialsManagement therapyMecamylamineTreatment groups
2011
Adjunctive Risperidone Treatment for Antidepressant-Resistant Symptoms of Chronic Military Service–Related PTSD: A Randomized Trial
Krystal JH, Rosenheck RA, Cramer JA, Vessicchio JC, Jones KM, Vertrees JE, Horney RA, Huang GD, Stock C, Group F. Adjunctive Risperidone Treatment for Antidepressant-Resistant Symptoms of Chronic Military Service–Related PTSD: A Randomized Trial. JAMA 2011, 306: 493-502. PMID: 21813427, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2011.1080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMilitary-related posttraumatic stress disorderMontgomery-Asberg Depression Rating ScalePosttraumatic stress disorderClinical Global Impression ScaleClinician-Administered PTSD ScaleHamilton Anxiety ScalePlacebo-controlled multicenter trialCAPS scoresSelf-reported weight gainSecond-generation antipsychotic risperidoneAdjunctive risperidone treatmentAntidepressant-resistant symptomsPrimary outcome measureChronic military-related posttraumatic stress disorderGlobal Impression ScaleOutpatient medical centerDepression Rating ScaleSymptoms of depressionQuality of lifePlacebo groupRisperidone groupVeterans RANDAdverse eventsOngoing symptomsMulticenter trial
2005
Mazindol Augmentation of Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenic Patients with Comorbid Cocaine Abuse or Dependence
Perry E, Gil R, Miles D, Brenner L, Macdougall L, Johnson R, Degen K, Gueorguieva R, Petrakis I, Krystal J, D'Souza D. Mazindol Augmentation of Antipsychotic Treatment for Schizophrenic Patients with Comorbid Cocaine Abuse or Dependence. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2005, 1: 37-47. DOI: 10.1300/j374v01n01_04.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCocaine abusePsychiatric symptomsCocaine cravingCatecholamine reuptake inhibitorCurrent antipsychotic medicationsCocaine consumptionPlacebo groupAntipsychotic pharmacotherapyReuptake inhibitorsAntipsychotic medicationAntipsychotic treatmentComorbid schizophreniaSchizoaffective patientsSubstance abuse issuesSchizophrenic patientsPatientsSchizoaffective disorderSchizophrenia patientsNatural historyMazindolPilot studyGroup therapySchizophreniaSymptomsAbuse issues
2003
Medication Compliance Feedback and Monitoring in a Clinical Trial: Predictors and Outcomes
Cramer J, Rosenheck R, Kirk G, Krol W, Krystal J, 425 F. Medication Compliance Feedback and Monitoring in a Clinical Trial: Predictors and Outcomes. Value In Health 2003, 6: 566-573. PMID: 14627063, DOI: 10.1046/j.1524-4733.2003.65269.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication complianceClinical trialsLong-term clinical trialsHigh medication complianceVA Cooperative StudyMonths of treatmentOverall compliance rateAlcohol-dependent patientsPredictors of complianceMedication event monitoringMeasures of complianceDaily naltrexonePlacebo groupMulticenter trialPoor complianceGood compliersTreatment groupsCompliance dataBetter outcomesDrinking daysNaltrexoneCompliance rateCooperative StudyDosesTrials
2001
Naltrexone in the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence
Krystal J, Cramer J, Krol W, Kirk G, Rosenheck R. Naltrexone in the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence. New England Journal Of Medicine 2001, 345: 1734-1739. PMID: 11742047, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa011127.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMonths of placeboSevere alcohol dependenceAlcohol dependencePlacebo-controlled evaluationUse of naltrexoneOpiate receptor antagonistTreatment of menSignificant differencesPercentage of daysStudy medicationNaltrexone groupPlacebo groupNumber of drinksAlcoholics Anonymous meetingsPsychosocial treatmentsNaltrexoneDrug AdministrationPatientsMonthsIndividual counselingNumber of daysPlaceboTreatmentWeeksDays