beta-endorphin has been researched along with Combat-Disorders* in 2 studies
2 other study(ies) available for beta-endorphin and Combat-Disorders
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Plasma beta-endorphin levels in post-traumatic stress disorder: a preliminary report on response to exercise-induced stress.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be associated with changes in endogenous opioid peptide function. To test this hypothesis, 10 male Vietnam combat veterans with PTSD and 8 age-matched male controls underwent a standard grade-incremented exercise treadmill stress test. Plasma beta-endorphin measurements were obtained at rest and following maximal exercise. Resting plasma beta-endorphin levels were comparable between groups. Post-exercise plasma beta-endorphin levels were significantly higher than resting levels in the PTSD patients only (P less than 0.05). These pilot data suggest a differential alteration in plasma beta-endorphin response to exercise in PTSD. Topics: Adult; Arousal; beta-Endorphin; Combat Disorders; Exercise Test; Humans; Male | 1992 |
Low plasma beta-endorphin in post-traumatic stress disorder.
We compared serum cortisol, ACTH and plasma beta-endorphin in 21 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder patients and 20 controls. Although we found no important disturbance in diurnal rhythms, the PTSD patients had significantly higher A.M. serum cortisols compared with controls. Both A.M. and P.M. plasma beta-endorphins in PTSD patients were significantly lower compared with controls. These data suggest that plasma beta-endorphin may be a marker for PTSD and that chronic endogenous opioid depletion may play a role in the pathogenesis and perpetuation of this disorder. Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; beta-Endorphin; Circadian Rhythm; Combat Disorders; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Male; Middle Aged; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Vietnam | 1989 |