Fertility drugs may rewire brain activity, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06910293

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ART Fertility Clinics LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BRAIN CONNECTIVITY BRAIN FUNCTION NEURAL ACTIVITY NEURODYNAMICS

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Locations

ART Fertility Clinics LLC
RECRUITING

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 00000, United Arab Emirates
ART Fertility Clinics LLC
RECRUITING

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 60202, United Arab Emirates

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