Menopause may change how antidepressants work, new study hopes to find out

NCT ID NCT07259525

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at how menopause changes the way the body processes escitalopram, a common antidepressant. Researchers will compare drug levels in premenopausal and postmenopausal women aged 40-60 who take escitalopram for depression or anxiety. The goal is to help doctors personalize treatment based on a woman's hormonal status.

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    Eskişehir, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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