PTSDgene database

Study Report

Study Information
Basic Info
Reference
Citation Dragan, W. L. and W. Oniszczenko (2009). "The association between dopamine D4 receptor exon III polymorphism and intensity of PTSD symptoms among flood survivors." Anxiety Stress Coping 22(5): 483-495.
Phenotype Intrusion/Arousal symptoms, Avoidance/Numbing symptoms, PTSD-C score, PTSD-F score
Trauma Flood
Study Design Cross-sectional study
Study Type Candidate gene association study
Sample Size 107 samples
SNP/Marker Size 1 Variant
Predominant Ethnicity Caucasian
Population Poland
Gender 57 females, 50 males
Age Mean age=35.57 years, SD=12.89

Detail Info

Genetic result reported by this study
Normal genetic result reported by this study (count: 4)
Marker Phenotype Related Gene Statistical Values Author Comments Marker's Category
DRD4_exon3_VNTR PTSD-C score DRD4 F=4.01, P-value=0.048 A main effect of genotype was found for Total PTSD-F. A main effect of genotype was found for Total PTSD-F. Significant
DRD4_exon3_VNTR PTSD-F score DRD4 F=3.23, P-value=0.075 A trend was also found for the PTSD-C score. A trend was also found for the PTSD-C score. Non-significant
DRD4_exon3_VNTR Avoidance/Numbing symptoms DRD4 F=4.57, P-value=0.035 A main effect of genotype was found for AN. A main effect of genotype was found for AN. Significant
DRD4_exon3_VNTR Intrusion/Arousal symptoms DRD4 F=1.89, P-value=0.17 No significant differences between groups differing in genot...... No significant differences between groups differing in genotype were found for I/A PTSD-F scores. More... Non-significant