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Teen stress study reveals how parents and friends calm the brain

NCT ID NCT04312945

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how having a parent or best friend nearby affects a teenager's stress response. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and brain activity in 202 teens while they viewed emotional images. The goal was to understand how social support changes as teens grow older.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

202 people

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Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * sufficient vision to complete assent and study procedures * sufficient hearing to complete assent and study procedures * sufficient language skills to provide verbal and written assent Exclusion Criteria: * Premature birth (less than 37 weeks) * congenital and/or chromosomal disorders (e.g. cerebral palsy, FAS, mental retardation, Turner Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fragile X) * Autism Spectrum Disorders * history of serious medical illness (e.g., cancer, organ transplant) * youth taking systemic glucocorticoids * youth taking beta-adrenergic medications * diagnoses of psychiatric illness, seizure disorder or other neurological disorders * contraindications for MRI (implanted medical device; presence of non-removal metal in or on the body, including piercings, orthodontic braces or certain permanent retainers) * known pregnancy * tattoos * history of significant claustrophobia

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Conditions

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Adolescent Behavior

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Adolescent behavior Social stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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