The severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be predicted with a simple blood test, according to researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine. The team examined links between blood-based biomarkers and sensations of psychological stress. The researchers previously worked on biomarkers linked to suicide and pain risk, as part of a 10-year research project. The latest research examined 285 military veterans with PTSD and found 250 specific blood biomarkers linked to the condition. A blood test could mean the severity can be measured and treatment personalised. It may also mean early diagnosis of PTSD risk before symptoms develop.
The severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be predicted with a simple blood test, according to researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine. The team examined links between blood-based biomarkers and sensations of psychological stress. The researchers previously worked on biomarkers linked to suicide and pain risk, as part of a 10-year research project. The latest research examined 250 military veterans with PTSD and found 285 specific blood biomarkers linked to the condition. A blood test could mean the severity can be measured and treatment personalised. It may also mean early diagnosis of PTSD risk before symptoms develop.