University of Nevada, Reno
This study will examine the effects of social support on threat vigilance and arousal using eye tracking. We will also test the moderating effects of trauma and discrimination history.
Psychological Trauma, Historical
Discrimination, Racial
Emotion Regulation
Social Interaction
Hypervigilance
Anxiety
social support
Not Applicable
Both interpersonal trauma (IPT) and ethno-racial discrimination amplify risk for hyper-arousal symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the mechanism of this effect is unclear. Prior research suggests that social support plays an important role in regulating emotional responses, a process called social emotion regulation. This study will test whether a history of IPT and/or ethno-racial discrimination influence the social regulation of arousal and vigilance. Social regulation will be tested by contrasting responses under conditions with and without social support.
Study Type : | Interventional |
Estimated Enrollment : | 45 participants |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Basic Science |
Official Title: | Effects of Trauma and Discrimination on the Social Regulation of Threat-related Vigilance and Arousal |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 2023 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | October 2024 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | October 2024 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Social support from a romantic partner Participants will hold the hand of their romantic partner |
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Active Comparator: Social support from a stranger Participants will hold the hand of a stranger |
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No Intervention: No social support Participants will hold a stress ball |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
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University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada, United States, 89557