Scientists map how healthy brains block out bad memories
NCT ID NCT06891612
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how healthy young adults (ages 18-35) suppress negative emotional memories. Researchers used EEG to track brain activity while participants performed memory-suppression tasks. The goal was to better understand the brain's natural ability to forget unpleasant experiences, which could help explain why this process goes wrong in conditions like anxiety and depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help explain how the brain blocks out bad memories, potentially pointing toward new ways to treat anxiety or depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study in healthy people, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to people with mental health conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de neurologie CHU de Caen
Caen, 140330 Caen Cedex 9, France
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