Investigating brain activity differences in women with PTSD
A Multi-Modal Investigation of Neurophysiological Deficits in PTSD
This study is looking at how PTSD affects women's brains, especially how they process emotions and threats during their menstrual cycle, to help us understand the unique ways PTSD shows up in women.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11064073 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects brain function, particularly in women. It examines the neural circuitry involved in processing emotions and threats, especially during different phases of the menstrual cycle. By using advanced techniques like electroencephalography (EEG), the study aims to identify specific brain activity patterns associated with PTSD in women. This could lead to a better understanding of how PTSD manifests differently in females compared to males.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women diagnosed with PTSD, particularly those who experience symptoms related to their menstrual cycle.
Not a fit: Patients who are not women or those without a PTSD diagnosis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, gender-specific treatments for PTSD in women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding PTSD through neurophysiological approaches, but this specific focus on women and menstrual cycle phases is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seligowski, Antonia — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Seligowski, Antonia
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.