Approved on: | 2025-10-08 |
Brief purpose of the study: | Determine if social evaluation stress impacts cognitive flexibility (the ability to inhibit a dominant response when it represents a non-optimal or inappropriate solution to a problem) in younger-to-middle-aged (aged 18-40) adults with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder or with a varying degree of post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity, as well as in older adults (aged 60+ years). |
Brief summary of what participants will be asked to do: | The study includes two visits that will last up to 1 hour each during which you will complete some tasks related to problem-solving, language, and memory, as well as physiological measures consisting of a electrocardiogram (to measure heart rate) and blood pressure. |
Basic eligibility criteria: | 1. aged 18-40 or 60+ years old
2. No history of significant head injury or brain dysfunction
3. No current practice of meditation or other types of breathing techniques
4. Unable to comply with 12-hour caffeine, alcohol and intense exercise abstention before the study |
Study contact for more information: | Madison Musich, at mmusich@mail.missouri.edu |
IRB Number: | 1211596 MU |