The effect of high-intensity stress on learning.

Visuo-Spatial Learning Impairment Following Acute High-intensity Stress in Special Forces Candidates.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON20516

Enrollment

Registered

2008-11-03

Start date

2008-11-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

Effects of high-intensity stress on cognitive performance

Interventions

Two intervention conditions: 1. No-stress

2. Stress. Interventions: Digit Span test, 20 Pictures Free Recall test en Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure test.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Special Forces candidate (volunteer)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Proper request or intervention by follow-up psychologist.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Task performance (visuo-spatial learning); - Digit Span Test - Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure - Modified Taylor Complex Figure	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Stress questionnaire and psychphysiological stress measures (cortisol and cardio-respiratory)	—

Contacts

Public ContactJohn Taverniers

Open University

john.taverniers@ou.nl+31 (0)45 5762354

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)