Neurocognition and conversion to psychosis in adolescents at high-risk

Schizophr Res. 2008 Apr;101(1-3):161-8. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.12.477. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

Abstract

This study examined neurocognitive predictors of conversion to Axis I psychosis among adolescents at high-risk for psychosis (AHRP). There were no significant differences in neurocognitive performance between adolescents at high-risk for psychosis who converted (AHRP+) and adolescents at high-risk for psychosis who did not convert (AHRP-). Within-sex comparisons revealed a relation between risk status and performance among females, with AHRP+ performing below AHRP-, but this effect did not hold for males. Between-sex comparisons revealed AHRP- males performed worse than AHRP- females on several measures. Across groups, males performed better than their female counterparts on select measures. Results are discussed in terms of implications for use of neurocognitive profiles as bio-risk markers of psychosis, while considering sex differences.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Child
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Psychotic Disorders / complications*
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Characteristics