Oxytocin and suicide risk study for women ages 18-40
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a hormone called oxytocin might affect suicide risk in women who feel a strong sense of not being fully human (self-dehumanization) and have had suicidal thoughts. You will be asked to fast for 10 hours, have blood drawn, and answer questions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You were born female and have a regular menstrual cycle that lasts 26 to 30 days.
- You have felt moderately or strongly that you are not fully human (score of 12 or higher on a specific questionnaire).
- You have had thoughts of suicide at some point in your life.
- You do not have a fear of needles.
- You can safely go without food for 10 hours (drinking water is allowed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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