Steroid study reveals brain changes in just 3 days
NCT ID NCT03896659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a short course of corticosteroids (hydrocortisone) affects memory and brain areas involved in learning. Researchers gave 66 healthy adults and people with depression either the steroid or a placebo for three days, then used memory tests and advanced MRI scans to see changes. The goal was to understand which parts of the hippocampus are most sensitive to steroids and whether people with depression respond differently.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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