Estrogen's effects on brain fear learning in menopause
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a single dose of estradiol (a form of estrogen) changes how the brain processes fear. It may help understand why menopause affects emotional health.
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Who can take part
- You are postmenopausal.
- You have normal or corrected vision and speak English.
- Your medications have not changed in the last 3 months.
- You do not take hormone therapy with synthetic estrogen.
- You have no metal in your body that cannot be removed and are not claustrophobic.
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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