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ArticleBMC psychiatry2014

Alterations in circadian/seasonal rhythms and vegetative functions are related to suicidality in DSM-5 PTSD.

Liliana Dell'Osso, Gabriele Massimetti, Ciro Conversano, Carlo Antonio Bertelloni, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Valdo Ricca, Claudia Carmassi

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Liliana Dell'OssoSection of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, Pisa, 56126, Italy. liliana.dellosso@med.unipi.it.
Gabriele MassimettiSection of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, Pisa, 56126, Italy. gabriele.massimetti@med.unipi.it.
Ciro ConversanoSection of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, Pisa, 56126, Italy. psicologiaapplicata@gmail.com.
Carlo Antonio BertelloniSection of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, Pisa, 56126, Italy. carlo.ab@hotmail.it.
Mauro Giovanni CartaDepartment of Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy. mgcarta@tiscali.it.
Valdo RiccaDepartment of Neuropsychiatry, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. valdo.ricca@unifi.it.
Claudia CarmassiSection of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, Pisa, 56126, Italy. ccarmassi@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlterations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions have been reported as correlates of suicidality, particularly in patients with mood disorders. No investigation has addressed their impact on patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Aim of the present study was to fulfill this gap.

methodsSixty-five out- and inpatients with DSM-5 PTSD were assessed by using the Mood Spectrum-Self Report-Lifetime Version (MOODS-SR), a questionnaire for lifetime mood spectrum symptomatology including alterations in circadian/seasonal rhythms and vegetative functions. Six items of the MOODS-SR were combined and dichotomized to assess suicidal ideation and/or attempts.

resultsSignificant and positive associations were found between symptoms of lifetime dysregulations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions and suicidal ideation and/or attempts. All MOODS-SR sub-domains (rhythmicity, sleep, appetite/weight, sexual function, physical symptoms) were associated with an increased likelihood of suicidal ideation, but only changes in appetite/weight were associated with greater odd ratios of suicide attempts (OR = 2.099, 95% CI 1.148-3.841).

conclusionsOur results suggest that lifetime dysregulations in rhythmicity and vegetative functions may represent correlates of suicidality in patients with DSM-5 PTSD.

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersSeasonsSuicidal IdeationAdultChronobiology DisordersCircadian RhythmFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMood DisordersSleepStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicide, AttemptedSurveys and Questionnaires

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