Plain-English translation of NCT05893459 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand how friendship can help teenagers deal with stress and difficult emotions. In this study, teens aged 13–17 will complete a stress test in a lab, then either talk with their best friend about the experience or sit quietly alone. The researchers will measure how your body responds (heart rate and stress levels) and listen to what your friend says to see if supportive comments help you feel better.
Many teens have experienced abuse, neglect, or other hardships, and researchers know that close friendships can be protective and healing—but we don't yet fully understand how. This study will help doctors and counselors learn whether encouraging teens to debrief stressful moments with trusted friends could be a simple, powerful tool for healing.
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You and your best friend will come to a lab visit with your caregiver. After answering some questions about your friendship, you'll complete a mild stress test (like giving a short speech). Then you'll either spend 5 minutes talking with your friend about how you felt, or sit quietly by yourself—the researchers will measure your heart rate and stress response during this time. Your conversation with your friend (if you're in that group) will be recorded so researchers can study what kind of support feels most helpful.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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