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NCT05282277 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Examining the Effects of Estradiol on Neural and Molecular Response to Reward

A Phase 4 study of Depression and Psychosis, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
103
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05282277: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Depression and Psychosis, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

NCT05282277 is a Phase 4 study of Depression and Psychosis that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 103 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05282277, a Phase 4 study of Depression and Psychosis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
103 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This proposal will examine the effects of estradiol administration on perimenopausal-onset (PO) anhedonia and psychosis symptoms as well as on brain function using simultaneous positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MR).

Primary Outcome

Characterize reward-related striatal activation measured by fMRI using the Monetary Incentive Delay (MID) task to elicit blood-oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) responses. During MID the task, participants respond to "win" trials by pressing a button on a button box in the MRI as quickly as possible when the see a target. Reactivity is measured by examining participant's change in blood-oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) response to win trials versus non-win trials. Reactivity is then compared between th

Interventions

  • DRUG Transdermal Estradiol
  • DRUG Micronized Progesterone
  • DRUG Matching Placebo Patch
  • DRUG Raclopride C11

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 103 participants
Start Date 2022-04-20
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase Phase 4

What NCT05282277 shows while recruiting

NCT05282277 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 103 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Transdermal Estradiol is the first listed.

NCT05282277 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05282277 about?

NCT05282277 is a clinical study titled "Examining the Effects of Estradiol on Neural and Molecular Response to Reward". This proposal will examine the effects of estradiol administration on perimenopausal-onset (PO) anhedonia and psychosis symptoms as well as on brain function using simultaneous positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MR).

What is the current status of trial NCT05282277?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 103 participants. The study started on 2022-04-20. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT05282277 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Psychosis, Anhedonia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05282277?

The interventions under investigation include: Transdermal Estradiol (DRUG), Micronized Progesterone (DRUG), Matching Placebo Patch (DRUG), Raclopride C11 (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05282277?

This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05282277 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT05282277's enrollment target sits among peer trials

103 322nd of 679 higher than 357 of 679 other Depression trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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