Can a heart drug tame stress inflammation?
NCT ID NCT06263452
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single dose of the beta-blocker propranolol can reduce inflammation caused by psychological stress. Researchers will measure immune markers and brain activity in 120 healthy young adults before and after a stressful task. The goal is to understand the link between stress and heart disease risk.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Propranolol (a beta-blocker)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how stress triggers inflammation and point toward new treatments to lower heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase, small study (120 people) focused on understanding mechanisms, not testing a treatment. Results may not lead to direct therapies.
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Social Neuroscience and Health Laboratory
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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