Plain-English translation of NCT07252947 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 stress and anxiety change the way your brain learns and makes decisions, especially about things you find rewarding. You'll complete tasks designed to create stress (or a calm control task) and then view images of snack foods while researchers measure your stress hormone levels and track how your preferences change.
When we're stressed or anxious, our brains don't always work the same way—we may make different choices or learn differently. By studying this in a controlled setting, researchers hope to better understand how stress affects decision-making, which could eventually help people with anxiety disorders.
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You'll come to the lab for a single session. First, you'll either complete a cold water hand immersion task while being watched (which creates stress) or a calm control task. Throughout the visit, researchers will collect saliva samples to measure your stress hormone cortisol. Then you'll view images of snack foods on a screen while your brain's responses are recorded. The whole session typically takes a couple of hours.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
NYU Langone Health
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
December 2025
Primary completion
November 2028
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Candace Raio, PhD
NYU Langone Health
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