Estrogen's effect on brain activity during fear learning
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a single dose of estradiol (a natural estrogen) affects brain activity during a fear-learning task in post-menopausal women. It may help us understand how estrogen influences emotional memory and anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You are post-menopausal (no periods for at least a year).
- You have normal or corrected vision (glasses/contacts are fine).
- You speak English and have not changed your regular medications in the last 3 months.
- You are not taking hormone therapy that contains synthetic estrogen.
- You have no metal in your body that can't be removed, and you are not claustrophobic.
- You have no history of stroke, blood clots, migraines with aura, or certain cancers.
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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