Effects of Hydrocortisone on Social Cognition and Memory
Information source: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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Condition(s) targeted: Individuality
Intervention: Hydrocortisone (Other)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Katja Wingenfeld, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Charite University
Summary
The effects of hydrocortisone on cognition will be investigated.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effekte Von Hydrocortison Auf Soziale Kognition Und Gedächtnis Unter Berücksichtigung Von Geschlechtereffekten
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Primary outcome: social cognition
Secondary outcome: memorycognitive flexibilty
Detailed description:
80 healthy young individuals (40 females and 40 male) will be recruited an randomized to
either placebo or 10 mg hydrocortisone before testing. Tasks will on emotion recognition,
memory and cognitive flexibilty will be conducted.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 30 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 - 30
- medication free
Exclusion Criteria:
- any medication
- severe ilness
Locations and Contacts
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Additional Information
Starting date: September 2014
Last updated: June 18, 2015
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