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Trial reportPsychopharmacology2012

Examination of the effect of acute levodopa administration on the loudness dependence of auditory evoked potentials (LDAEP) in humans.

K Hitz, K Heekeren, C Obermann, T Huber, G Juckel, W Kawohl

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Psychopharmacology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Does the Loudness Dependence of Auditory Evoked Potential Predict Response to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?: A Meta-analysis.Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

K HitzDepartment of General Social Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
K Heekeren
C Obermann
T Huber
G Juckel
W Kawohl
University of Zurich · CHRuhr University Bochum · DEUniversity Hospital of Zurich · CH

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

rationaleThe loudness dependence of the auditory evoked potential (LDAEP) is considered a noninvasive in vivo marker of central serotonergic functioning in humans. Nevertheless, results of genetic association studies point towards a modulation of this biomarker by dopaminergic neurotransmission.

objectiveWe examined the effect of dopaminergic modulation on the LDAEP using L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (levodopa)/benserazide (Madopar®) as a challenge agent in healthy volunteers.

methodsA double-blind placebo-controlled challenge design was chosen. Forty-two healthy participants (21 females and 21 males) underwent two LDAEP measurements, following a baseline LDAEP measurement either placebo or levodopa (levodopa 200 mg/benserazide 50 mg) were given orally. Changes in the amplitude and dipole source activity of the N1/P2 intensities (60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 dB) were analyzed.

resultsThe participants of neither the levodopa nor the placebo group showed any significant LDAEP alterations compared to the baseline measurement. The test-retest reliability (Cronbachs Alpha) between baseline and intervention was 0.966 in the verum group and 0.759 in the placebo group, respectively.

conclusionsThe administration of levodopa showed no effect on the LDAEP. These findings are in line with other trials using dopamine receptor agonists.

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Administration, OralAdultBenserazideDopamine AgentsDouble-Blind MethodDrug CombinationsEvoked Potentials, AuditoryFemaleHumansLevodopaLoudness PerceptionMaleYoung AdultBenserazidebenserazide, levodopa drug combinationDopamine AgentsDrug CombinationsLevodopa

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PMID22119935
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