Oxford scientists probe sleep Drug's hidden effects on the brain

NCT ID NCT07267559

Summary

This University of Oxford study aims to understand how a brain chemical called orexin affects emotions and learning. Healthy volunteers will take a single dose of a sleep medication (daridorexant) or a placebo and complete computer tasks measuring emotional responses and learning. The goal is to gather basic knowledge about brain function, which may inform future research into conditions like depression and anxiety.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford

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    Oxford, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom

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