Can PCOS change the brain? scientists look inside for answers
NCT ID NCT07727512
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to compare brain structure, blood flow, and thinking skills in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers want to understand whether PCOS affects overall brain health in reproductive-aged women. Participants complete two visits including brain imaging and cognitive tests over a few months.
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 this study finds clear differences in brain health between women with and without PCOS, it could point toward new ways to protect brain function in those with the condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone with PCOS.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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