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ArticleRevista brasileira de psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)2025

Second to fourth digit ratio and cognitive functioning in bipolar disorder.

Mustafa Nogay Coşkun, Müge Topcuoğlu, Betül Keskin, Ali Erdoğan, Özge Doğanavşargil-Baysal

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Mustafa Nogay CoşkunDepartment of Psychiatry, Antalya Atatürk State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey.
Müge TopcuoğluDepartment of Psychiatry, Nevşehir State Hospital, Nevşehir, Turkey.
Betül KeskinDepartment of Psychiatry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Ali ErdoğanDepartment of Psychiatry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Özge Doğanavşargil-BaysalDepartment of Psychiatry, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.

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objectiveBipolar disorder (BD) involves complex mood, neuropsychological, immunological, and physiological changes, with cognitive impairment persisting even during remission. Our study investigated the relationship between the second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) and cognitive function in BD patients.

methodsThis cross-sectional study, which included 47 BD patients in remission for = 6 months and 47 healthy volunteers, was designed to thoroughly determine the relationship between the 2D:4D and cognitive function in BD. The Stroop Test, the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and the Trail Making Test A and B forms were administered to all participants. The same researcher measured the 2D:4D ratio using a digital caliper to ensure consistency and accuracy.

resultsThe left 2D:4D ratio was significantly higher in the patient group than the control group. There were also significant differences in all test scores between groups, with the BD group scoring higher and being more unsuccessful. We also observed a weak negative correlation between completion time of Form A of the Trail Making Test and right-hand 2D:4D finger ratio in the BD group.

conclusionsOur findings have significant implications, revealing a marked difference in the 2D:4D of BD patients compared to healthy controls and a decline in cognitive function even during remission.

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Bipolar DisorderCognitionCognitive DysfunctionFingersAdultCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsReference ValuesYoung Adult2D:4Dbipolar disordercognitioncognitive functionsdigit ratios

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