MIT study scans brains to see how stress changes you

NCT ID NCT05591404

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at how experiencing a stressful social situation changes brain activity in healthy adults. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to compare people who go through a social stress test with those who don't. The goal is to understand the brain's response to stress, not to treat any condition. About 50 people aged 18-55 who are right-handed and fluent in English can join.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    RECRUITING

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States

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