Exploring how stress affects memory in adolescents
Official title: Stress, Memory, and Rumination in Maltreated Adolescents
Run by University of California, Irvine · NCT06821178 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how stress affects memory in teenagers, especially those who have faced tough situations, to see if their memories of stressful events are different from those who have had stable home lives.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Irvine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Irvine, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | March 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06821178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-17 who have either experienced maltreatment or have always lived with at least one biological parent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with public speaking or math anxiety, cognitive impairments, head injuries, learning disabilities, or those undergoing steroid/hormonal treatments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project investigates the relationship between stress and memory in adolescents, particularly focusing on those who have experienced maltreatment. It aims to challenge the skepticism surrounding the ability of maltreated youth to accurately recall their stressful experiences. By conducting a short-term longitudinal experimental investigation, the study will compare memory performance under acute stress between adolescents with a history of maltreatment and those who have always lived with biological parents. The findings could provide valuable insights into the cognitive abilities of these youth and inform interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of memory in maltreated youth, leading to better support and interventions for this vulnerable population.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, existing literature suggests that understanding the effects of stress on memory in youth has shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ages 12-18 at start, half self reported or documented prior contact with social services/dependency court; half always lived with at least one biological parent Exclusion Criteria: Public speaking or math anxiety, cognitive impairments, head injuries, learning disabilities, steroid/hormonal treatments, or neuroendocrine diseases
Where it's running
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jodi A Quas, Ph.D.
- Email: jquas@uci.edu
- Phone: 9498247693
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.