Propranolol and hydrocortisone effects on military performance
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies how two medications—propranolol (a beta blocker often used for anxiety) and hydrocortisone (a steroid)—affect performance on military tasks. It aims to understand if these drugs help or hinder how soldiers perform under stress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You weigh between 91 and 250 pounds
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you use birth control
- You have a significant fear of spiders (score 54 or higher on a standard questionnaire)
- You can commute to the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research for study visits
- You are generally healthy, with no major heart, lung, liver, kidney, or psychiatric conditions
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