The lack of relationship between DST nonsuppression in the dexamethasone suppression test and EEG abnormalities

Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1991;241(3):193-4. doi: 10.1007/BF02219721.

Abstract

As a recent study suggested a relationship between cortisol escape following dexamethasone suppression test (DST) and electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities, we tried to replicate these findings in 52 major depressive inpatients. A total of 23 patients exhibited DST nonsuppression (44%) and 18 patients had EEG abnormalities (35%). No relationship existed between DST and EEG results.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiopathology
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Depressive Disorder / physiopathology
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Dexamethasone*
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Theta Rhythm

Substances

  • Dexamethasone
  • Hydrocortisone