Can a partner's presence calm your brain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05558527
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how having social support (like a romantic partner) changes how alert and stressed we feel when facing possible threats. Researchers will use eye tracking to measure vigilance and arousal in 45 adults in stable relationships. The goal is to understand how past trauma and discrimination may affect these responses.
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University of Nevada, Reno
RECRUITINGReno, Nevada, 89557, United States
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