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Mood Disorder Clinical Trial in Bethesda MD
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Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science?
You may be eligible to participate in a mood disorder clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
Are you healthy and looking to help advance medical science? You may be eligible to participate in a mood disorder clinical study, and could be compensated for your time.
Recruiting
Female
18 - 50
Years old
The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Women who experience PMS symptoms will complete clinical interviews, self-rating scales, and evaluations of mood and endocrine function. A subgroup of women with severe PMS (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD) will be offered additional research studies that focus on: 1) identifying the endocrine changes that may be responsible for changes in mood and behavior during the premenstrual period, 2) evaluating treatments for PMS symptoms, and/or 3) identifying genetic factors in women with and without PMS. Women with recurrent brief depression will also be recruited to serve as a comparison group.