STRESS REACTION

This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether Neurexan, a homeopathic tablet, can improve sleep and reduce stress in 81 people with short-term insomnia. Participants took Neurexan or a placebo for 14 days. Sleep efficiency was measured using brain activity and other body signals, w…

This study tested whether a short virtual reality (VR) experience of a seaside environment could help workers recover from stress. 60 healthy adults had stress induced in a lab, then either used the VR or read stress information. Researchers measured stress through saliva samples…

This completed study examined how African American and white male smokers respond to stress and how that affects their smoking habits. Researchers used a psychological stress test and measured daily cortisol patterns to understand biological differences. The goal is to learn why …

This study explored how African American women who survived breast cancer react to stress. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure during a stressful task. They also looked at how stress might affect diet and exercise habits. The goal was to find new …

This study looks at whether a brief stressful event can quickly change levels of certain proteins in the blood linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured these proteins in 38 healthy adults before and after a stress task. The goal is to understand how stress might influe…

This study tested whether a short, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could improve thinking skills like attention and memory, and help people bounce back from stress. Thirty-eight healthy adults received brief TMS sessions targeting a key brain area. The goal wa…