Method for diagnosing mood disorder by using circadian rhythm

    公开(公告)号:US11643688B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-09

    申请号:US16469760

    申请日:2017-02-13

    IPC分类号: C12Q1/6883 G01N33/74

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a method for diagnosing mood disorder such as mania, depression and mania mixed using a circadian rhythm. According to the diagnostic method of the present disclosure, the condition of mood disorder can be diagnosed objectively and clearly based on the advance or delay of the circadian rhythm. That is to say, hypomania, mania, depression, mixed mania, etc. may be determined quickly and adequately so that appropriate therapeutic intervention can be made. In addition, according to the diagnostic method of the present disclosure, schizophrenia which is frequently confused with severe depression or bipolar disorder can be distinguished clearly. In addition, the selection of a therapeutic drug can be benefited greatly through this.