Spider scare study: do stress pills boost performance?
NCT ID NCT06982183
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether two FDA-approved drugs, propranolol and hydrocortisone, can help healthy adults (ages 18-40) with a fear of spiders perform better on thinking and motor tasks after a stressful spider encounter. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the medications or a placebo, then complete tests like reaction time and mood assessments. The goal is to gather information that could guide future treatments for acute stress reactions.
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Sleep Research Center (SRC), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
RECRUITINGSilver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States
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