Scientists probe how screams and laughter change your heart and mind

NCT ID NCT05252312

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how hearing sounds like screams, laughter, or crying affects people's thoughts and physical reactions. Researchers will play these sounds to 2000 healthy adults and measure things like heart rate, skin temperature, and how fast they respond. The goal is to better understand how humans communicate without words.

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  • CHU Saint-Etienne

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    Saint-Etienne, 42055, France

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