2017
Reevaluating the Efficacy and Predictability of Antidepressant Treatments: A Symptom Clustering Approach
Chekroud AM, Gueorguieva R, Krumholz HM, Trivedi MH, Krystal JH, McCarthy G. Reevaluating the Efficacy and Predictability of Antidepressant Treatments: A Symptom Clustering Approach. JAMA Psychiatry 2017, 74: 370-378. PMID: 28241180, PMCID: PMC5863470, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.0025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffectAgedAntidepressive AgentsBupropionCitalopramCluster AnalysisDepressive Disorder, MajorDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Therapy, CombinationDuloxetine HydrochlorideFemaleHumansMaleMianserinMiddle AgedMirtazapineRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSleepSyndromeTreatment OutcomeVenlafaxine HydrochlorideYoung AdultConceptsCore emotional symptomsDepressive severitySymptom clustersHamilton Depression Rating ScaleDepression Outcomes trialDifferent antidepressant medicationsHAM-D scaleHigh-dose duloxetinePhase 3 trialEmotional symptomsPatient-reported dataDepression Rating ScaleSequenced Treatment AlternativesGroup of symptomsCluster of symptomsDepressive symptom checklistMixed-effects regression analysisDepressive Symptomatology ScaleAntidepressant therapyAntidepressant treatmentAntidepressant medicationOutcome trialsCombining MedicationsAtypical symptomsAdditional placebo
2006
Decreased Cerebrospinal Fluid Allopregnanolone Levels in Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Rasmusson AM, Pinna G, Paliwal P, Weisman D, Gottschalk C, Charney D, Krystal J, Guidotti A. Decreased Cerebrospinal Fluid Allopregnanolone Levels in Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2006, 60: 704-713. PMID: 16934764, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.03.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderPremenopausal womenALLO levelsStress disorderCerebrospinal fluid levelsPTSD re-experiencing symptomsAllopregnanolone levelsOral contraceptivesGABAergic neurotransmissionDHEAS levelsPsychotropic medicationsFollicular phaseMenstrual cycleDHEA ratioExcitatory neurotransmissionNeurotransmitter systemsRe-experiencing symptomsDepressive symptomsPTSD subjectsFluid levelsGroup differencesIllicit drugsWomenNeurotransmissionProgesteroneThe resistance to depressive relapse in menopausal women undergoing tryptophan depletion: preliminary findings
Epperson CN, Amin Z, Naftolin F, Cappiello A, Czarkowski KA, Stiklus S, Anderson GM, Krystal JH. The resistance to depressive relapse in menopausal women undergoing tryptophan depletion: preliminary findings. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2006, 21: 414-420. PMID: 16891341, DOI: 10.1177/0269881106067330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenopausal womenTryptophan depletionSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetineAcute tryptophan depletion paradigmSerotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetineTryptophan depletion paradigmPathogenesis of depressionReuptake inhibitor fluoxetineMajor depressive episodeAcute tryptophan depletionRelapse of depressionWorsening of moodWeeks of recoveryActive tryptophan depletionWechsler Memory ScaleAssessment of moodDepressive episodeRisk factorsDepressive relapseMajor depressionSignificant worseningNeuroendocrine functionVerbal memorySerotonergic contributionMemory ScaleThe interaction of neuroactive steroids and GABA in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders in women
Amin Z, Mason GF, Cavus I, Krystal JH, Rothman DL, Epperson CN. The interaction of neuroactive steroids and GABA in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders in women. Pharmacology Biochemistry And Behavior 2006, 84: 635-643. PMID: 16860856, DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2006.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGamma-aminobutyric acidNeuroactive steroidsMajor inhibitory neurotransmitterCentral nervous system responseProgesterone derivative allopregnanoloneMultiple neurotransmitter systemsProton magnetic resonance spectroscopySubstance use disordersNervous system responsesInhibitory neurotransmitterMenstrual cycleMenopausal transitionNeurotransmitter systemsHormonal fluctuationsPsychiatric disordersUse disordersAffective disordersPsychiatric syndromesNeuropsychiatric disordersNeuroendocrine systemSteroidsPreclinical researchDisordersAllopregnanoloneAminobutyric acidPotentiation of Low Dose Ketamine Effects by Naltrexone: Potential Implications for the Pharmacotherapy of Alcoholism
Krystal JH, Madonick S, Perry E, Gueorguieva R, Brush L, Wray Y, Belger A, D'Souza DC. Potentiation of Low Dose Ketamine Effects by Naltrexone: Potential Implications for the Pharmacotherapy of Alcoholism. Neuropsychopharmacology 2006, 31: 1793-1800. PMID: 16395307, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1300994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNMDA glutamate receptorsNMDA receptor antagonismKetamine doseReceptor antagonismGlutamate receptorsKetamine effectsProtective effectPlacebo-controlled human laboratory studyOpiate receptor antagonismEfficacy of naltrexoneDose-related fashionNMDA receptor antagonist effectsReceptor antagonist effectsTotal PANSS scoreHuman laboratory studiesPharmacotherapy of alcoholismTreatment of alcoholismHealthy human subjectsHigher ketamine doseNegative Syndrome ScaleLower ketamine doseSignificant behavioral effectsSubanesthetic dosePANSS scoresEthanol drink
2004
Altered NMDA Glutamate Receptor Antagonist Response in Individuals With a Family Vulnerability to Alcoholism
Petrakis IL, Limoncelli D, Gueorguieva R, Jatlow P, Boutros NN, Trevisan L, Gelernter J, Krystal JH. Altered NMDA Glutamate Receptor Antagonist Response in Individuals With a Family Vulnerability to Alcoholism. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2004, 161: 1776-1782. PMID: 15465973, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.161.10.1776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultAffectAlcohol DrinkingAlcoholic IntoxicationAlcoholismBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleDissociative DisordersDouble-Blind MethodEthanolFamilyFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansInfusions, IntravenousKetamineMalePedigreePlacebosPsychoses, AlcoholicReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateRisk Factors
2001
Attenuation of Ketamine Effects by Nimodipine Pretreatment in Recovering Ethanol Dependent Men: Psychopharmacologic Implications of the Interaction of NMDA and L-Type Calcium Channel Antagonists
Krupitsky E, Burakov A, Romanova T, Grinenko N, Grinenko A, Fletcher J, Petrakis I, Krystal J. Attenuation of Ketamine Effects by Nimodipine Pretreatment in Recovering Ethanol Dependent Men: Psychopharmacologic Implications of the Interaction of NMDA and L-Type Calcium Channel Antagonists. Neuropsychopharmacology 2001, 25: 936-947. PMID: 11750186, DOI: 10.1016/s0893-133x(01)00346-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVoltage-sensitive calcium channelsL-type voltage-sensitive calcium channelsKetamine effectsStimulant effectsCalcium channelsDouble-blind placebo-controlled studyN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptorsL-type calcium channel antagonistL-type VSCC antagonistBehavioral effectsTransient behavioral effectsPlacebo-controlled studyCalcium channel antagonistsImproved memory functionInteraction of NMDAAspects of schizophreniaNimodipine pretreatmentVSCC antagonistsVerbal fluency impairmentPatient groupKetamine responseChannel antagonistsNMDA antagonistsNMDA receptorsEthanol intoxication
2000
Attenuation of the Neuropsychiatric Effects of Ketamine With Lamotrigine: Support for Hyperglutamatergic Effects of N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonists
Anand A, Charney DS, Oren DA, Berman RM, Hu XS, Cappiello A, Krystal JH. Attenuation of the Neuropsychiatric Effects of Ketamine With Lamotrigine: Support for Hyperglutamatergic Effects of N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonists. JAMA Psychiatry 2000, 57: 270-276. PMID: 10711913, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.57.3.270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAffectBrief Psychiatric Rating ScaleCognition DisordersDouble-Blind MethodExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsFemaleGlutamatesHumansKetamineLamotrigineMaleMental DisordersPerceptual DisordersPlacebosPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTriazinesVerbal LearningConceptsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonistNMDA receptor dysfunctionReceptor antagonistNeuropsychiatric effectsGlutamate releaseReceptor dysfunctionSymptom subscalesPlacebo 2 hoursClinician-Administered Dissociative States ScaleAdministration of lamotrigineAdministration of ketamineDouble-blind conditionsNMDA receptor antagonistMood-elevating effectsPositive symptom subscaleBrief Psychiatric RatingNovel therapeutic agentsNegative symptom subscaleHopkins Verbal Learning TestVerbal Learning TestKetamine effectsPsychiatric illnessHealthy subjectsPathophysiologic processesPreclinical studies
1997
Lack of behavioral effects of monoamine depletion in healthy subjects
Salomon R, Miller H, Krystal J, Heninger G, Charney D. Lack of behavioral effects of monoamine depletion in healthy subjects. Biological Psychiatry 1997, 41: 58-64. PMID: 8988796, DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(95)00670-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmino acid drinkHealthy subjectsAcid drinkTryptophan-free amino acid drinkBehavioral effectsTyrosine hydroxylase inhibitorTest sessionsMonoamine depletionMonoamine hypothesisPara-tyrosineCombined administrationAlpha-methylHydroxylase inhibitorDrinksSubjectsSessionsAMPTCatecholaminesAdministration
1996
Serotonergic and noradrenergic dysregulation in alcoholism: m- chlorophenylpiperazine and yohimbine effects in recently detoxified alcoholics and healthy comparison subjects
Krystal JH, Webb E, Cooney NL, Kranzler HR, Southwick SW, Heninger GR, Charney DS. Serotonergic and noradrenergic dysregulation in alcoholism: m- chlorophenylpiperazine and yohimbine effects in recently detoxified alcoholics and healthy comparison subjects. American Journal Of Psychiatry 1996, 153: 83-92. PMID: 8540598, DOI: 10.1176/ajp.153.1.83.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy comparison subjectsAlcoholic patientsComparison subjectsCortisol responseYohimbine infusionPostsynaptic noradrenergic receptorsBlood pressure responseDouble-blind conditionsNoradrenergic reactivitySaline placeboNoradrenergic receptorsMHPG levelsIntravenous infusionYohimbine effectMHPG responsePlasma levelsNoradrenergic systemPersistent alterationsNoradrenergic dysregulationMale inpatientsDrug effectsNeuroendocrine responsivityPatientsPhysiologic responsesPlasma cortisol
1994
Specificity of Ethanollike Effects Elicited by Serotonergic and Noradrenergic Mechanisms
Krystal JH, Webb E, Cooney N, Kranzler HR, Charney DS. Specificity of Ethanollike Effects Elicited by Serotonergic and Noradrenergic Mechanisms. JAMA Psychiatry 1994, 51: 898-911. PMID: 7944878, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1994.03950110058008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisual analog scaleAnalog scaleScale scoreVisual analog scale scoreYohimbine hydrochlorideAnalog scale scoreDouble-blind conditionsEffect of mCPPReceptor partial agonistEffects of ethanolNoradrenergic mechanismsIntravenous infusionPlasma levelsSerotonergic systemNoradrenergic systemPlaceboDiscriminative propertiesMale inpatientsYohimbinePlasma prolactinCortisol levelsPartial agonistSerotonergic contributionAlcohol dependenceDays of testingAffective Reactivity of Language in Schizophrenia
DOCHERTY N, EVANS I, SLEDGE W, SEIBYL J, KRYSTAL J. Affective Reactivity of Language in Schizophrenia. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1994, 182: 98-103. PMID: 8308539, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199402000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Dose-response relationship for oral idazoxan effects in healthy human subjects: comparison with oral yohimbine
Krystal J, McDougle C, Woods S, Price L, Heninger G, Charney D. Dose-response relationship for oral idazoxan effects in healthy human subjects: comparison with oral yohimbine. Psychopharmacology 1992, 108: 313-319. PMID: 1355923, DOI: 10.1007/bf02245117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy subjectsDiastolic blood pressureΑ2-adrenergic receptorsSymptom scale scoresHealthy human subjectsDose-response relationshipIdazoxan doseBlood pressureOral yohimbineNorepinephrine metabolitePlasma levelsMedication effectsOral administrationPlasma MHPGPhysiologic indicesNeuroendocrine responsesΑ2 antagonistAdrenergic receptorsCortisol levelsScale scorePlasma cortisolYohimbineIdazoxanAnxiety statesReceptor specificity
1989
Neuroendocrine and Mood Responses to Intravenous L-Tryptophan in 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Users: Preliminary Observations
Price LH, Ricaurte GA, Krystal JH, Heninger GR. Neuroendocrine and Mood Responses to Intravenous L-Tryptophan in 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Users: Preliminary Observations. JAMA Psychiatry 1989, 46: 20-22. PMID: 2562914, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1989.01810010022003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchResponses to i.v. L-tryptophan in MDMA users.
Price LH, Ricaurte GA, Krystal JH, Heninger GR. Responses to i.v. L-tryptophan in MDMA users. NIDA Research Monograph 1989, 95: 421-2. PMID: 2577044.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1971
Trauma: considerations of its intensity and chronicity.
Krystal H. Trauma: considerations of its intensity and chronicity. International Psychiatry Clinics 1971, 8: 11-28. PMID: 5148247.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAffectAggressionAnxietyAssociationChild DevelopmentCombat DisordersFantasyHumansMental DisordersPerceptionPrisonsPsychoanalytic TheoryPsychosexual DevelopmentRegression, PsychologyStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress, PhysiologicalUnconscious, PsychologyWar Crimes