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Study of allopregnanolone for PMDD in women on SSRIs

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Treatments studied

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This trial studies a natural brain chemical called allopregnanolone in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) that responds to SSRI antidepressants. It aims to understand how the brain adapts and whether this treatment could help.

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Phase
Phase 4
Enrollment
288 people
Ages
18 years to 50 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You are female
  • You are between 18 and 50 years old
  • You have regular menstrual cycles (24 to 35 days)
  • You speak and understand English fluently
  • You have PMDD that improves with SSRI medication

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