Study on mood symptoms before periods for PMDD and healthy women
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study aims to learn more about premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition that causes severe mood and physical symptoms before periods. If you experience these symptoms or you do not, you may be able to help by taking part.
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Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth and still have your ovaries.
- You are between 18 and 42 years old.
- You have not reached menopause and have regular menstrual cycles (every 24-35 days).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone, and are registered with a UK general practitioner (GP).
- If you have PMDD symptoms, you must meet criteria for PMDD (a doctor must confirm).
- If you are a healthy control, you must have no history of PMDD or other psychiatric 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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