New study probes brain chemistry behind severe PMS

NCT ID NCT06704594

First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026

Summary

This study aims to understand why some women develop Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS. Researchers will measure brain-related hormones and proteins in the blood of 288 women with and without PMDD during their menstrual cycle. They will also test how a low-dose antidepressant affects these measures in women with PMDD. The goal is to uncover the biological mechanisms behind PMDD and its treatment.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Reproductive Mental Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University of Virginia

    RECRUITING

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.