N/A Completed N=36 Single-blind Basic Science

Brain Function and Decision-Making

Behavior, Social · Psychology, Social · Social Interaction · Interpersonal Relations

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03974282 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Feb 2023

Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Prefrontal Cortex Brain Activity Assessed by fMRI — -0.002; 0.015 Percent BOLD Signal Change

Summary

This study is about how brain function and structure is different between two universities. Participant in this project will contribute to a better understanding of how universities affect the brain.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Prefrontal Cortex Brain Activity Assessed by fMRI	-0.002; 0.015	—
PRIMARY Change in Accuracy of Empathic Pain Judgments	.49; .39	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Undergraduate students aged 18 - 35 years of age
No current or regular use of prescribed or illicit psychoactive drugs
Free of major health problems (e.g., diabetes, HIV, Parkinson's disease)
Free of a neurological or psychiatric disorders
No current drug abuse (e.g., recreational drug use, average alcohol intake in excess of 4 drinks per day).
Right hand dominant
Free of claustrophobia
Free of pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
Absent MRI risk factors (e.g., implanted medical device, body mass index > 35, braces)
Free of medical conditions that render individuals with overly sensitive hearing
No colorblindness

Exclusion Criteria

Not meeting the inclusion criteria listed above.

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03974282). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.