Teen Mood, Brain Changes, and Birth Control Study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how birth control pills may affect mood and brain changes in teenage girls who are at risk for suicide. Researchers want to understand the connection between hormones, irritability, and brain development to help improve mental health support.
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Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth
- You are between 12 and 16 years old
- You have started your period (past menarche)
- You are at risk for suicide, shown by a specific mood questionnaire score
- You are healthy enough to safely take low-dose birth control pills
- You are not pregnant and do not have serious health conditions like heart disease, liver disease, blood clots, or cancer
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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