Teen brain study reveals how social support shields against stress
NCT ID NCT04211155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how having a parent or friend nearby affects stress in 11-14 year olds. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and brain activity while teens did stressful math tasks. The goal was to understand why parental support becomes less effective as kids grow up and whether friends can fill that role.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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208 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Finished
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Jun 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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11 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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