Estrogen after sexual assault to reduce distress
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving estrogen soon after a sexual assault can reduce emotional distress. It may help prevent long-term mental health effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old and were assigned female at birth.
- You experienced a sexual assault within the last 5 days (120 hours) and can attend a study visit in person within that time.
- You can read and speak English.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and do not take estrogen-containing medications.
- You do not have certain health conditions like high blood pressure, blood clots, heart problems, diabetes for over 20 years, or other listed conditions.
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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