Study how stress and body feelings affect choices
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests how changes in your internal body feelings (like heart rate and awareness of bodily sensations) and stress can affect decision-making and self-reflection. It may help researchers understand how thoughts, feelings, and body signals connect—especially in people vulnerable to anxiety or depression.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 to 55 years old
- Be able to read, write, and understand English for study instructions
- Be willing to sign written informed consent
- Be able to attend all study visits and follow study instructions
- Not have a current psychiatric diagnosis and not have high depression or anxiety scores on questionnaires
- Not use psychoactive medications or substances regularly
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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