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Emotional Processing and Oxytocin Mechanisms in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Oxytocin and Placebo for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This research study will look at brain and symptom differences among women with severe premenstrual mood symptoms. One goal of this study is to look at the effects of taking a nasal spray containing oxytocin (a hormone made in the brain) on brain areas involved in emotion regulation while viewing pictures during a neuroimaging (fMRI) session. The investigators will also look at whether oxytocin improves premenstrual mood symptoms.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intranasal Oxytocin spray (40 IU, 3x/day) self-administered during laboratory testing session and then for 4-5 days until menses begins
Intranasal Placebo spray (3x/day) self-administered during laboratory testing session and then for 4-5 days until menses begins