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Effects of Hydrocortisone on Social Cognition and Memory

Information source: Charite University, Berlin, Germany
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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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:

memory

cognitive 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

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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