43 results about "Schizoaffective disorder" patented technology

The present invention provides the identification of a number of SNPs that are associated schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and related mental disorders which were found to be strongly linked to individuals with the disease. The invention provides SNP locations on human chromosome 6, as well as methods of making PCR primers and assays for detecting the SNPs in tested individuals.

Provided are methods for ameliorating a symptom of a neuropsychiatric disorder in a subject. Also provided are methods for ameliorating at least one physical symptom or at least one psychological symptom resulting from tobacco cessation in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or other psychotic disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of a depressive disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of bipolar disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder or other anxiety disorder in a subject, methods for predicting a predisposition to suicide, suicidal ideation, suicidal behavior, or a combination thereof in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of a pain disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject, methods for ameliorating a symptom of traumatic brain injury in a subject, methods for ameliorating a sleep disorder in a subject, and methods for improving cognitive functioning in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a neuroactive steroid composition comprising pregnenolone (PG), allopregnanolone (ALLO), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof.

New methods of treating schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder by administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antipsychotic compound and a VMAT2 inhibitor to a subject in need thereof are provided.

Provided herein are methods for treating schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder by administering to a subject in need thereof (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester, or an isotopic variant thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or polymorph thereof.

The present invention provides compounds of the general formula (I)

wherein X, n and R¹ are as described herein, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, methods for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments. The active compounds of the present invention are dual modulators of the serotonin 5-HT_2a and dopamine D₃ receptors, useful in the treatment and/or the prevention of cognitive disorders, drug addiction, depression, anxiety, drug dependence, dementias, memory impairment, psychotic disorders comprising schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disease, mania, psychotic depression, and psychoses comprising paranoia and delusions.

This invention relates to methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder, unipolar affective disorder and adolescent conduct disorder. In particular, the invention provides novel variants of DISC1 and DISC2 nucleic acid sequences, as well as novel DISC1 polypeptides encoded by these variant nucleic acid sequences. The variant DISC1 and DISC2 nucleic acid sequences provided by this invention, and the variant gene products they encode, are ones that correlate with the presence of a neuropsychiatric disorder in individuals. The invention, therefore, also provides methods and compositions for using the variant nucleic acids and polypeptides to diagnose and treat such neuropsychiatric disorders in individuals.

The present invention relates of the mammalian HKNG1 gene, a gene associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) in humans. The invention relates, in particular, to methods for the diagnostic evaluation, genetic testing and prognosis of HKNG1 neuropsychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder, a schizoaffective disorder, a bipolar affective disorder or a unipolar affective disorder.

The present invention relates to ether derivatives according to general formula I,

and to their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, which may be used in treating or preventing cognitive disorders, drug addiction, depression, anxiety, drug dependence, dementias, memory impairment, psychotic disorders comprising schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disease, mania, psychotic depression, or psychoses comprising paranoia and delusions.

The present invention concerns substituted pyrazinone derivatives according to the general Formula (I) a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base addition salt thereof, a stereo- chemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a quaternary ammonium salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined in Claim 1, having se- lective a2C-adrenoceptor antagonist activity. It further relates to their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use as a medicine. The compounds according to the invention are usefull for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress-related disorders associated with depression and/or anxiety, cognitive disorders, personality disorders, schizoaffective disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia of the Alzheimer's type, chronic pain conditions, neurodegenerative diseases, addiction disorders, mood disorders and sexual dysfunction.

This invention relates to methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder, unipolar affective disorder and adolescent conduct disorder. In particular, the invention provides novel variants of CADPKL nucleic acid sequences, as well as novel CADPKL polypeptides encoded by these variant sequences. The variant CADPKL nucleic acid sequences provided by this invention, as well as the variant polypeptides they encode are ones that statistically correlate with the presence of a neuropsychiatric disorder in individuals. The invention therefore also provides methods and compositions for using these variant nucleic acids and polypeptides to diagnose and treat such neuropsychiatric disorders.

A combination of a muscarinic receptor antagonist consisting of a M2-receptor antagonist and of a non-selective, peripheral anticholinergic agent, and optionally an anticholinesterase inhibitor, and use of the same for treatment of hypocholinergic type disorders such as Alzheimer type dementia, schizophrenia, schizophrenia associated dementia, and schizoaffective disorders.

Compositions and methods relating to the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and bipolar disorders are disclosed. Also provided are methods for screening therapeutic agents having efficacy for the treatment of such disorders.

Provided herein are methods of treatment of psychiatric disorders requiring treatment with an antipsychotic drug, such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, comprising administration of both the antipsychotic drug and a W. somnifera plant part, extract, chemical constituent(s) thereof, or a derivative thereof to treat symptoms of the psychiatric disorder. Treatment is typically continued for at least four weeks. A combination dosage form comprising both the antipsychotic drug and the W. somnifera plant part, extract, chemical constituent(s) thereof, or a derivative thereof in amounts effective to treat the psychiatric disorder.