Placebo response in refractory tardive akathisia

Can J Psychiatry. 1993 May;38(4):248-50. doi: 10.1177/070674379303800404.

Abstract

A double-blind, crossover drug trial with a patient with treatment-resistant tardive akathisia is described. The finding of a placebo response was unexpected, but emphasizes the value of such an approach in refractory cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / drug therapy*
  • Akathisia, Drug-Induced / psychology
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diazepam / administration & dosage
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination / drug effects
  • Placebo Effect*
  • Propranolol / administration & dosage
  • Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*
  • Tetrabenazine / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Propranolol
  • Diazepam
  • Tetrabenazine