Methods of identifying schizophrenia patients at risk for relapse
US11723569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/54
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods of identifying schizophrenia patients at risk for relapse. The invention also provides methods of early detection of schizophrenic relapse. The disclosed methods use monitoring of a subset of symptoms and/or one or more biomarkers. The symptom severity can be assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) parameters. The methods of the invention can be used to provide early intervention to decrease or prevent relapse in schizophrenia patients.
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