Fertility drugs may rewire brain activity, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT06910293
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks brain activity in 15 healthy women during their natural menstrual cycle and again during a fertility treatment cycle. Using fMRI scans at three key points, researchers compare how natural hormones versus injected fertility drugs impact brain connectivity and dynamics. The goal is to better understand the neurological effects of ovarian stimulation.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand how fertility treatments affect brain function, potentially guiding safer protocols.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early observational study (15 women) with no treatment being tested. Results may not apply to broader populations or reveal clear patterns.
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ART Fertility Clinics LLC
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 00000, United Arab Emirates
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ART Fertility Clinics LLC
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 60202, United Arab Emirates
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••