Women's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 55 |
| Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | December 2008 |
| End Date: | February 2013 |
The Psychophysiology and Neurobiology of PTSD Across the Menstrual Cycle
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between trauma and startle. The
investigators are also looking at the effect of menstrual phase on this relationship.
investigators are also looking at the effect of menstrual phase on this relationship.
The investigators are trying to understand if there is a relationship between the experience
of traumatic events such as those experienced by people with post traumatic stress disorder
and reactivity to startling noises or mild threats. So, the investigators are looking at
startle reflex, heart rate, and stress hormone responses to short noises and small shocks in
people exposed to trauma and who either do or do not have PTSD. Additionally, the
investigators will be looking at how the menstrual cycle impacts these processes. The
investigators know that women have twice the risk for developing PTSD and some research
suggests that stress hormones change during the menstrual cycle and may have an effect on
risk.
of traumatic events such as those experienced by people with post traumatic stress disorder
and reactivity to startling noises or mild threats. So, the investigators are looking at
startle reflex, heart rate, and stress hormone responses to short noises and small shocks in
people exposed to trauma and who either do or do not have PTSD. Additionally, the
investigators will be looking at how the menstrual cycle impacts these processes. The
investigators know that women have twice the risk for developing PTSD and some research
suggests that stress hormones change during the menstrual cycle and may have an effect on
risk.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women, ages 18-55 years old who have a regular menstrual cycle and who can come in to
participate in the afternoon
Exclusion Criteria:
- Long-term medications, oral or steroid contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycle
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