Study on brain barrier and stress resilience in students
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether metformin can help the blood-brain barrier work better to improve stress resilience in university students who have experienced multiple stressful life events.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have had three or more tough life events in the past.
- You do not have a current or past mental health diagnosis.
- You have no major medical conditions like diabetes, kidney problems, or substance abuse.
- You have no metal implants or devices in your body that cannot be removed (like pacemakers or cochlear implants).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study and 2 years after.
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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