Grief and the heart: can Self-Affirmation ease the strain?
NCT ID NCT07356635
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how remembering a loved one affects the heart rate and blood pressure of young adults who have lost someone in the last 2 to 18 months. Researchers want to see if a quick self-affirmation exercise (thinking about your core values) can help calm the body's stress response during and after recalling the loss. The study will involve 140 participants and measure heart activity, blood pressure, and emotional well-being.
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University of South Florida, Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders Lab Building
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33620, United States
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