Brain scans reveal sex differences in stress response

NCT ID NCT06345573

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

Summary

This study looked at how men and women's brains and hearts react to mental stress. Researchers used special brain and heart scans on 64 healthy adults aged 50-75. The goal was to understand if stress affects heart health differently based on sex. No treatment was given; this was an observational study to gather knowledge.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Coitus myocardial ischemia Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland