Brain study reveals how inflammation may steal joy in aging adults
NCT ID NCT05363527
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how inflammation affects feelings of pleasure and motivation in older adults (ages 60-80) with anxiety. Researchers used brain scans and computer tasks to measure reward responses. The goal was to better understand the link between anxiety, inflammation, and depression in aging.
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Norman Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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