Antidepressant's effect on anger in healthy youth under microscope

NCT ID NCT07424781

First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at how the antidepressant fluoxetine changes the way healthy young people (ages 18-24) process anger. Participants take either fluoxetine or a placebo daily for 7 days and complete tasks involving angry words, faces, and frustrating situations. Researchers measure heart rate and facial expressions to understand the drug's effects.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford

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    Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX, United Kingdom

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