Stress shown to disrupt ability to connect the dots in memory
NCT ID NCT07055555
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how a brief stressful event affects the ability to link new information with existing knowledge. Eighty healthy adults aged 18-35 will either undergo a stressful mock job interview and math test or a calm control task. Researchers will measure stress hormone levels and test memory performance to see if stress impairs learning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help explain why stress makes it harder to learn and remember, potentially guiding strategies to improve learning in schools and workplaces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. It measures short-term stress effects in a lab, so results may not apply to real-world chronic stress or to people with mental health conditions.
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Locations
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Nevada State University
Henderson, Nevada, 89002-9776, United States
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