Using Adhesive Biosensor Patches to Characterize the Biochemical Phenotype in PTSD

Using Adhesive Biosensor Patches to Characterize the Biochemical Phenotype in Individuals Diagnosed With PTSD

A psychiatric diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is currently based mainly on non-quantitative elements, such as interviews and subjective impressions. PTSD has physiological manifestations, some of which are likely reflected in the levels and ratios of certain stress-related proteins in the interstitial fluid and plasma. Discernable patterns of such stress-related proteins may constitute a biochemical phenotype characteristic of PTSD, which may serve as a biomarker and support diagnostic decisions, as well as personalized treatment plans.

The current study is a non-interventional observational study aimed at examining the possibility of basing a psychiatric diagnosis by measuring changes in the biochemical phenotype of participants with PTSD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• PTSD diagnosis (excluding controls)
• Proper ability to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active psychotic or suicidal symptoms
• Active/terminal oncological condition
• Dialysis patients
• Pregnancy