Brain scans reveal how stress rewires learning
NCT ID NCT05920161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a short stressful experience changes the way the brain learns and remembers. Healthy adults aged 18-45 underwent a cold water stress test or a control version while their brain activity was measured with fMRI. The goal was to understand the neural mechanisms behind stress effects on learning and memory.
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States
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