Scientists uncover how Yesterday's stress lingers in your body

NCT ID NCT02339506

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

Summary

This study looked at how stress changes the way your nervous system controls your heart rate. Researchers gave 23 healthy adults a hormone called cosyntropin or a placebo to see if it caused delayed changes in heart rate control. The goal was to understand the link between stress hormones and the body's stress response.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autonomic nervous system disorder baroreflex failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States