Study of birth control pill effects on mood in teen girls
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a low-dose birth control pill can help reduce irritability and mood swings in teenage girls who are at risk for suicide. It looks at how brain activity and estrogen levels change together.
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Who can take part
- You must be born female.
- You must be between 12 and 16 years old.
- You must have started your period.
- You must be able to take a low-dose birth control pill.
- You must be at risk of suicide, based on a screening questionnaire score of at least 27.
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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