Spider scare study: do these drugs beat stress?
NCT ID NCT06982183
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether two FDA-approved drugs, propranolol and hydrocortisone, can prevent mental and physical performance drops after a stressful experience. Healthy adults aged 18-40 who are afraid of spiders will be briefly exposed to a tarantula, then given one of the drugs or a placebo. Researchers will measure their reaction time, mood, and thinking skills to see if the drugs help them perform better under stress.
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Sleep Research Center (SRC), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
RECRUITINGSilver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States
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