Depression and short REM latency in subjects with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Rachel L. Morehouse, Margaret Flanigan, Dianne D. Macdonald, David Braha, Colin Shapiro

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Abstract

Objective: The hypothesized polysomnographic marker for depression, Rapid Eye Movement Latency (REML), was used to investigate two groups of subjects; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)-not depressed and CFS-depressed. Method: CFS subjects were classified into depressed and not depressed groups, using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS), and subsequently were studied in a sleep laboratory to ascertain REML. Results: Short REML showed a statistically significant correlation with the depressed state in CFS subjects. Conclusion: Short REM latency is associated with depression in the CFS population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)347-351
Number of pages5
JournalPsychosomatic Medicine
Volume60
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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