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Catalepsy

A condition characterized by inactivity, decreased responsiveness to stimuli, and a tendency to maintain an immobile posture. The limbs tend to remain in whatever position they are placed (waxy flexibility). Catalepsy may be associated with PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS (e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA, CATATONIC), nervous system drug toxicity, and other conditions.
Also Known As:
Anochlesia; Anochlesias; Catalepsies; Flexibilitas, Cerea; Flexibilities, Waxy; Waxy Flexibilities; Waxy Flexibility; Cerea Flexibilitas; Flexibility, Waxy
Networked: 2494 relevant articles (110 outcomes, 257 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinsonism)
2. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease)
3. Hypokinesia (Bradykinesia)
4. Hypothermia
5. Tremor (Tremors)

Experts

1. Kulikov, A V: 33 articles (04/2017 - 07/2001)
2. Popova, N K: 23 articles (01/2015 - 08/2002)
3. Wiley, Jenny L: 18 articles (01/2021 - 06/2003)
4. Bazovkina, D V: 17 articles (03/2018 - 01/2006)
5. Tikhonova, M A: 17 articles (01/2015 - 08/2002)
6. Svensson, Torgny H: 15 articles (05/2012 - 11/2002)
7. Lichtman, Aron H: 13 articles (01/2020 - 08/2002)
8. Conn, P Jeffrey: 12 articles (01/2021 - 10/2008)
9. Lindsley, Craig W: 12 articles (01/2021 - 10/2008)
10. Jones, Carrie K: 12 articles (10/2019 - 10/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Catalepsy:
1. Haloperidol (Haldol)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA
3. Dopamine (Intropin)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Dronabinol (THC)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Levodopa (L Dopa)FDA LinkGeneric
6. ApomorphineFDA Link
7. Amphetamine (Amfetamine)FDA LinkGeneric
8. CannabinoidsIBA
9. Morphine (MS Contin)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Reserpine (Serpasil)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Analgesia
3. Oral Administration
4. Injections
5. Hypnosis (Mesmerism)
10/01/1996 - "It was found that of the three tests of catalepsy currently in use, only one has the potential for being a test of hypnosis proper and can also justifiably be said to be "of catalepsy." This one test, however, has many serious weaknesses that need to be eliminated if it is to be truly useful."
10/01/2021 - "The results of this analysis of the magnitude of the subject's electrodynamic tracing were: (1) there was a statistically significant difference between the prehypnotic condition and hypnosis; (2) there was a statistically significant difference between hypnosis and posthypnotic condition; (3) there was no significant difference between posthypnotic and prehypnotic condition; and (4) there was a statistically significant correlation between an induction of catalepsy and alterations in the electrodynamic tracing. "
01/01/2006 - "[Objective EEG correlates of deprivation in hypnosis-modulated catalepsy]."
10/01/1996 - "In light of this response, and considering both the scientific importance of being able to identify the presence of hypnosis and the fact that catalepsy may account for up to eight of the other indications of hypnosis in use, it is relevant to inquire into the reliability and validity of catalepsy tests. "
04/01/2008 - "The psychobiological dynamics of eating disorders have demonstrated significant hypnotic phenomena such as forms of dissociation, hallucination, time distortion and catalepsy, and therefore, pose hypnosis as a good fit for particular parts of treatment. "