Scientists map the Brain's fear circuitry

NCT ID NCT06240052

Summary

This study aims to understand how the brain learns and remembers fear and avoidance behaviors. Researchers will measure brain activity and skin sweat responses in 150 healthy participants as they view images and learn to avoid mild shocks. The goal is to map the brain circuits involved, not to provide any treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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