The prognostic value of dopamine receptor occupancy by [123I]IBZM-SPECT in schizophrenic patients treated with quetiapine.
2004
BACKGROUND: In the present study D2 receptor occupancy was investigated
in quetiapine treated schizophrenic patients for the detection of a relationship
between the scintigraphic pattern and clinical signs and symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 10 schizophrenic patients [ 123 I]IBZM-SPECTs were
performed during the introduction of quetiapine therapy (600–800 mg/day) and during
a lower maintenance dose (200–400 mg/day). The patients’ clinical follow-up
was continued for 1 year. For the evaluation of SPECT images, visual interpretation
was performed and striatum/occipital lobe (S/O) activity ratio was calculated. RESULTS: The initial striatum/occipital ratio was significantly higher
in patients with relapse compared to the others (1.86 ± 0.17, 1.53 ± 0.15, p nd SPECT was a predictive factor for the relapse. CONCLUSIONS: D2 receptor occupancy and its changes during quetiapine therapy
were related to the prognosis of the treatment efficacy.
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