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NCT00523705 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Escitalopram for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Teens: A Pilot Study
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT00523705: Clinical Trial Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT00523705 is a Phase 4 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00523705, a Phase 4 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the efficacy and safety of escitalopram administered premenstrually (day 14 through day 2 of the menstrual cycle) for severe PMS in young women ages 15-19 years.
Primary Outcome
A daily diary with 17 symptoms of PMS rated on a 5-point scale to indicate none to very severe symptoms. Minimum score 0; maximum score 408.
Interventions
- OTHER placebo
- DRUG escitalopram
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-10 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
Why NCT00523705 stopped before completion
NCT00523705 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 11 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which placebo is the first listed.
NCT00523705 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00523705 about?
NCT00523705 is a clinical study titled "Escitalopram for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Teens: A Pilot Study". The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the efficacy and safety of escitalopram administered premenstrually (day 14 through day 2 of the menstrual cycle) for severe PMS in young women ages 15-19 years.
What is the current status of trial NCT00523705?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2008-02. Estimated completion is 2009-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00523705?
The interventions under investigation include: placebo (OTHER), escitalopram (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00523705?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00523705's enrollment target sits among peer trials
11 1931st of 2000 higher than 61 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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