Research

St Patrick's Mental Health Services, in conjunction with the Trinity College Dublin (TCD) School of Psychiatry, has developed a vigorous and broad-based programme of clinical research.

The Research Department of Psychiatry is headed by Professor Declan McLoughlin, Research Professor of Psychiatry at TCD.

Current Projects

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The KEEP-WELL Study

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The KINDRED Trial

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Impact of Eating Disorders on Biological Ageing

The research department of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services are currently investigating the effect of eating disorders on the ageing process.

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Recent Publications

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Vascular endothelial growth factor plasma levels in depression and following electroconvulsive therapy.

Vascular endothelial growth factor plasma levels in depression and following electroconvulsive therapy. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci Jul 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29968119

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From molecules to mind: mechanisms of action of electroconvulsive therapy.

Ryan KM, McLoughlin DM

From molecules to mind: mechanisms of action of electroconvulsive therapy. Acta Psychiatr Scand Sep;138(3):177-179. doi: 10.1111/acps.12951. PMID: 30295935

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Peripheral blood SIRT1 mRNA levels in depression and treatment with electroconvulsive therapy.

McGrory CL, Ryana KM, Kolshus E, Finnegan M, McLoughlin DM

Peripheral blood SIRT1 mRNA levels in depression and treatment with electroconvulsive therapy. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 28: 10115-1023. PMID: 30017261

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