Escitalopram for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Teens: A Pilot 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.

Timeline

Start

2008-02

Primary completion

2009-10

Completion

2009-10

Publications

• Background Vichnin M, Freeman EW, Lin H, Hillman J, Bui S. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in adolescents: severity and impairment. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006 Dec;19(6):397-402. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.06.015.

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