Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Perimenopause

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-55
SponsorTexas Christian University

About this trial

Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN) will be administered to women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and perimenopause. The investigators will examine whether tAN improves symptomology by collecting self-report data before the intervention, during the intervention, and following the intervention.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Assigned female at birth

Age 18 to 45

Naturally cycling

Regularly occurring menstrual cycle

Disqualifiers

Using hormonal birth control

Pregnant or lactating/breastfeeding

History of seizures

Implanted devices

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN)

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Texas Christian University

Lead sponsor

Spark Biomedical, Inc.

Collaborator