Stress and memory study for healthy young adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how short-term stress affects the way your brain connects and stores memories. You will do memory tasks before and after a mild stress activity to see if stress changes how you remember things.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old
- You must be a healthy adult
- You must speak English fluently
- Your vision must be normal or corrected with glasses or contacts
- You cannot be pregnant
- You must not exercise, smoke, or use drugs or alcohol within 1 hour of the study session
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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