Brain scans and stress tests aim to unlock secrets of depression and PMDD

NCT ID NCT06130371

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares brain activity, stress responses, and inflammation in women with major depressive disorder (MDD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and healthy women. Researchers will use stress tasks, brain imaging, and blood/saliva tests to understand how these conditions differ. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment, not to test a new therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Hospital Tübingen, Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie

    RECRUITING

    Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany

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