Status:

COMPLETED

Stress, Sex, and the Generalization of Fear

Lead Sponsor:

Ohio Northern University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Psychological Stress

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The impact of well-known risk factors for such disorders (stress, biological sex, anxiety-related dispositions) on fear generalization will be examined. Findings from this study may provide insight in...

Detailed Description

Many researchers approach the etiology of trauma-, stressor-, and anxiety-related mental disorders from the perspective of classical conditioning processes gone awry. According to this view, abnormal ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years of age
  • Registered student at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio

Exclusion

  • Regular use of tobacco or recreational drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.)
  • Previous diagnosis of Raynaud's disease or peripheral vascular disease
  • Previous diagnosis of skin diseases (e.g., severe psoriasis, eczema, scleroderma)
  • History of syncope or vasovagal response to stress
  • History of any heart conditions or cardiovascular issues (e.g., high blood pressure)
  • History of severe head trauma
  • Current treatment with narcotics, beta-blockers, or steroids
  • Previous diagnosis of substance use disorder
  • Regular nightshift work
  • Hearing loss
  • Consumed alcohol in past 24 hours
  • Engaged in strenuous exercise in past 24 hours
  • Ate or drank anything but water in past 2 hours

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

606 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03786952

Start Date

January 25 2019

End Date

June 30 2022

Last Update

March 23 2023

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Ohio Northern University

Ada, Ohio, United States, 45810