Scientists probe how stress and pain shape your choices

NCT ID NCT05666726

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at how negative feelings like stress, pain, or hunger change the way healthy adults make decisions. Researchers will use tasks, questionnaires, and brain scans to understand these effects. The goal is to learn more about how emotions influence behavior, which could help identify and treat mental health conditions in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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