258 results about "Traumatic Stress Disorders" patented technology

The present invention consists of an implantable device with at least one package that houses electronics that sends and receives data or signals, and optionally power, from an external system through at least one coil attached to at least one package and processes the data, including recordings of neural activity, and delivers electrical pulses to neural tissue through at least one array of multiple electrodes that are attached to the at least one package. The device is adapted to electrocorticographic (ECoG) and local field potential (LFP) signals. A brain stimulator, preferably a deep brain stimulator, stimulates the brain in response to neural recordings in a closed feedback loop. The device is advantageous in providing neuromodulation therapies for neurological disorders such as chronic pain, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, or similar disorders. The invention and components thereof are intended to be installed in the head, or on or in the cranium or on the dura, or on or in the brain.

This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and / or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and / or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like.

A system for and method of remote monitoring, screening, assessment and treatment of patients having a mental health illness such as post-traumatic stress disorders or other traumatic stress injury and co-occurring symptomatology. Patients in constant communication with one or more healthcare professionals through a wireless network, complete executable programs on their patient handheld electronic devices and transmit the results of the executable programs to their supervising mental health professional. The mental health professionals review and analyze the collected patient data to make clinical assessments of the patients' mental health status.

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), progesterone (PROG), precursors thereof, metabolites thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof.

The present invention provides methods and systems or apparatuses, to analyze multiple molecular and clinical variables from an individual diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in order to optimize medication selection for therapeutic response. Molecular co-variables include polymorphisms in genes including those involved in central control and mediation of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (HPA) stress response, the density of methylation in regulatory regions of said polymorphic genes, polymorphisms in genes that encode cytochrome P450 enzymes responsible for drug metabolism, and drug-drug and drug-gene interactions. Clinical co-variables include but are not limited to the sex, age and ethnicity of that individual, medication history, family history, diagnostic codes, Pittsburgh insomnia rating score, and Charlson index score. The system makes a determination based on unstructured and structured data types derived from internal and external knowledge resources to determine psychotropic drug choice that best matches the molecular and clinical variation profile of an individual patient. The decision support system provides a therapeutic recommendation for a clinician based on the patient's variation profile.

An implantable neurostimulator system for treating psychiatric disorders includes scheduled and responsive therapy capabilities including responsive stimulation applied to the cingulate gyrus of the brain. Methods for treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, schizophrenia, and autism and other developmental disorders employ an inventive system to advantageously reduce symptoms and address underlying causes of the disorders.

Described are methods, devices, and systems for a novel, inexpensive, easy to use therapy for treatment of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and / or amblyopia. Described are methods and devices to treat coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and / or amblyopia that involves no medication. Methods and devices described herein use alternating magnetic fields to gently “tune” the brain and affect symptoms of coma, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, cognitive performance, and / or amblyopia.

Electrical-stimulation device with gel-dispensing kit, and a method of making and using the parts of the kit. A convenient and easy-to-use system to provide an electrically conductive path from a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device to the skin surface of a patient to supply transcutaneous stimulation, even through hair. The invention provides improved prevention and treatment for headache, depression, alertness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and behavioral and / or other disorders. Some embodiments provide a headache-treatment system that includes an electrode base shaped to conform to a back of a human head; a TENS having projecting spring electrodes each connected to the electrode base; means for holding an electrically conductive gel in a plurality of sealed pockets; and means for unsealing the means for holding the gel and applying the gel substantially simultaneously to the projecting spring electrodes.

This technology relates generally to compounds and methods for stimulating neurogenesis (e.g., post-natal neurogenesis, including post-natal hippocampal and hypothalamic neurogenesis) and / or protecting neuronal cell from cell death. Various compounds are disclosed herein. In vivo activity tests suggest that these compounds may have therapeutic benefits in neuropsychiatric and / or neurodegenerative diseases such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, normal aging, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, spinocerebellar ataxia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke, radiation therapy, chronic stress, abuse of a neuro-active drug, retinal degeneration, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, physiological weight loss associated with various conditions, as well as cognitive decline associated with normal aging, chemotherapy, and the like.

Extended release formulations of S-methyladenosylmethionine (SAMe) are provided, as are methods of treating various disorders using extended release SAMe formulations. The extended release formulations may be used to treat a variety of disorders, including liver disorders, psychiatric disorders and joint disorders. Thus, extended release SAMe formulations may be used to treat alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and depressive disorders such as depression (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia.

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.

Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and / or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, and / or premature ejaculation are described.

Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and / or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and / or premature ejaculation are described.

This invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a disorder or condition selected from the group consisting of depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, avoidant personality disorder, eating disorders, chemical dependencies, Parkinson's diseases, obsessive-compulsive disorder, negative symptoms of schizophrenia, cognitive dysfunction related to schizophrenia, premenstrual syndrome, stress-induced incontinence, headache, neuropathic pain, chronic pain, urinary incontinence, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stress, acute stress, fibromyalgia, depression comorbid with fibromyalgia, obesity, migraine and a combination thereof in a mammal. The methods in one embodiment comprise administering to a mammal in need of treatment for the disorder or condition: (i) at least one serotonin reuptake inhibitor or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (ii) at least one norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of Structure II, Structure III, and Structure IV as defined in the specification; and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical compositions and methods of the invention are also useful for preventing a relapse associated with one of the foregoing disorders or conditions, and for treating a symptom associated with one of the foregoing disorders or conditions, wherein the symptom is selected from the group consisting of cognitive dysfunctions and somatic complaints.

One embodiment of an aspect of the present invention is a method for lessening the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective quantity of a cholinergic M1 receptor antagonist and a therapeutically effective quantity of one or more cholinomimetic agents to lessen the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Typically, the cholinergic M1 receptor antagonist is selected from the group consisting of telenzepine, amytriptyline, biperiden, trihexyphenidyl, darifenacin, dicyclomine, and tiotropium. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to methods and compositions employing other therapeutic agents and combinations of therapeutic agents for emulating the theoretical pharmacological effects of the non-selective mAChR antagonist scopolamine. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions incorporating one or more therapeutic agents and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

A system and method for the biological diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) comprises an electronic device equipped with a built-in or attachable camera, built-in or attachable flash or controllable light source, and a software application. The software application includes a method that records and monitors the diameter of an individual's pupil prior to and after the application of light, using the camera and flash in communication with the electronic device. In another embodiment, the method includes the use of emotionally-charged visual stimuli to increase the accuracy of the diagnosis. In still another embodiment, a heart rate monitor in communication with the electronic device is used to monitor the individual's heart rate variability to further increase the accuracy of the diagnosis. In still another embodiment, the method also measures the auditory startle response. The method analyzes the data collected and determines the likelihood the individual suffers from PTSD.

A composition and methods of use are disclosed for prevention and control of inflammation and oxidative stress and various associated medical conditions, including PTSD, chronic depression and traumatic brain injury. A composition providing a phytonutrient and enriched mushrooms having enhanced Vitamin D and ergothioneine are disclosed. The combined use of an enriched mushroom and phytonutrient provide a synergistic effect on cellular longevity and / or cellular rejuvenation of subjects with both a normal and nutritionally deficient diets, improved tolerance to oxidative and / or inflammatory stress, and increased cellular longevity and / or cellular rejuvenation as a result of the neutralization of free radicals and prevention of chronic inflammation.

Extended release formulations of S-methyladenosylmethionine (SAMe) are provided, as are methods of treating various disorders using extended release SAMe formulations. The extended release formulations may be used to treat a variety of disorders, including liver disorders, psychiatric disorders and joint disorders. Thus, extended release SAMe formulations may be used to treat alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and depressive disorders such as depression (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia.

Highly selective dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are provided. These compounds have a lower side-effect profile and are useful in compositions and products for use in treatment of a variety of conditions including depression, fibromyalgia, anxiety, panic disorder, agorophobia, post traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autism, schizophrenia, obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction, borderline personality disorder, fibromyalgia syndrome, diabetic neuropathic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, pain, visceral pain, Shy Drager syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and epilepsy.

Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and / or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, and / or premature ejaculation are described.

Provided are methods of treating a patient diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of Compound A. Also provided are methods of improving resilience in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of Compound A. Also provided are methods of diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in a patient by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of Compound A and assessing at least one of sign, symptom, or symptom cluster of post-traumatic stress disorder; and diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in the patient if the Compound A reduces at least one of sign, symptom, and symptom cluster of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Compounds of the general formula (1), wherein one of W, X, Y and Z is N or CR4 and the others are each CH; and R4 is a specified substituent. These compounds inhibit monocamine reuptake, and are useful in the treatment of pain, emesis depression, post traumatic stress disorders, attention deficit disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, pre-menstrual syndrome, substance abuse and sexual dysfunction.

The invention relates to compositions and methods to enhance the absorption of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and to methods of treating various disorders or diseases using non-parenteral SAMe formulations with enhanced-absorption and improved bioavailability. The enhanced bioavailability formulations may be used to treat a variety of diseases or disorders, such as for example, psychiatric disorders including, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, depressive disorders (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia; as well as treating liver disorders, cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, joint disorders, gastrointestinal disorders and cardiovascular disease.

The invention relates to methods and compositions for improving cognitive function by using a combination of a synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) inhibitor and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, polymorphs thereof. In particular, it relates to the use of a combination of an SV2A inhibitor and an AChEI in treating a central nervous system disorder with cognitive impairment in a subject in need or at risk thereof, including, without limitation, subjects having or at risk for age-related cognitive impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), prodromal AD, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and cancer-therapy-related cognitive impairment.

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.

Methods and compositions are disclosed to treat neuropsychiatric disorders post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In particular, described herein are angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and in particular the combination of one or more ARB (such as telmisartan) and an agent that enhances the delivery of the ARB across the blood-brain barrier (such as minocycline). PTSD may be treated using a combination of telmisartan and minocycline at levels of each that are, by themselves, infective to treat PTSD. Also described herein are methods for treating PTSD by first identifying patents for whom the use of an ARB treatment would be effective, by determining that patient has a dysfunction in their angiotensin converting enzyme and / or other genes in the autonomic arousal axis.

Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and / or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, and / or premature ejaculation are described.