Measured weight loss and the dexamethasone suppression test

Can J Psychiatry. 1989 Oct;34(7):707-9. doi: 10.1177/070674378903400715.

Abstract

In a prospective study of 28 subjects with major depression, weight was significantly related to nonsuppression in the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) on admission and seven days later. However, changes in weight between these two times did not alter the DST status.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Depressive Disorder / blood
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Dexamethasone*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss*

Substances

  • Dexamethasone
  • Hydrocortisone