Ear nerve stimulation for PMDD and perimenopause
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perimenopause symptoms. You would use a small device at home and fill out online surveys.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth.
- You have regular menstrual cycles and identify as having PMS or PMDD (for the PMDD study) or are between ages 40 and 55 with changing cycles (for the perimenopause study).
- You are not using hormonal birth control, hormone therapy, SSRIs, or steroids.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no history of seizures, heart conditions, implanted devices, ear problems, recent ear infection, or non-removable ear piercings.
- You have no serious brain injury in the past year or other mood/mental illness.
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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