Clinical Trial

Whole-Brain Dynamics in the Natural Menstrual Cycle vs. an Ovarian Stimulated Cycle: Impact of Hormonal Fluctuations on Healthy Women Undergoing Ovarian Stimulation

Recruiting
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Summary
The investigators aim is to investigate the brain's dynamic complexity across three phases of an ovarian stimulation cycle (basal, pre-OPU, mid-luteal), to observe the impact of externally administered hormones, and compare it with the corresponding phases of a natural menstrual cycle (early follicular, pre-ovulatory, mid-luteal) in the same woman. Brain activity patterns will be examined using resting-state fMRI in a sample of young, healthy, naturally cycling women.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2025-04-02; most recent amendment 2026-06-22.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-06-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06910293
Lead Sponsor ART Fertility Clinics LLC
Collaborators: Khalifa University for Science and Technology, New York University Abu Dhabi
Conditions Neural Activity, Brain Function, Neurodynamics, Brain Connectivity
Enrollment 15 participants
Start Date 2025-04-07
Primary Completion 2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-23