Reactions to Distress (RED) In Louisville, KY Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · Jun 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The Reactions to Distress (RED) study in Louisville, KY, aims to explore how stress related to race affects the way individuals pay attention to things around them. Researchers want to understand if and how experiences of racism or racial microaggressions influence our focus and what support might help improve this.

This study is currently looking for participants who are 18 years or older, identify as Black or African American, and have experienced or witnessed acts of racism in their lifetime. If you decide to participate, you will complete a 1.5-hour session at the University of Louisville within the next two weeks. There are no specific exclusions, so if you meet the above criteria, you are welcome to join. This research is important as it may lead to better interventions to support individuals dealing with race-related stress.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Eligibility for this study will include a positive response to the following questions: 1) Do you identify as Black or African American? 2) Have you ever in your lifetime personally experienced or witnessed another person experience any acts of racism or racial microaggressions? 3) Are you willing to complete a 1.5-hour study at the University of Louisville in the next 2 weeks? 4) Are you 18 or older?
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • None