Source Paper
Computational modeling reveals cognitive processes in simple rodent depression tests
Li Z, Lu T, Yan J, Zhang X, Li YF
Cell Rep Methods • 2025
Chronic Restraint Stress (CRS)
behavioralMouseC57Bl/6
Objective: To induce chronic stress in mice through prolonged daily restraint for studying stress-related behavioral and neurobiological changes
Protocol Steps
1
Daily restraint protocol
Restrain mice in tubes with limited movement for 8 hours daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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“mice were restrained in tubes with limited movement for 8 h daily (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)”
2
Duration of treatment
Continue daily restraint sessions for 21 consecutive days
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“over 21 consecutive days”
3
Post-session handling
After each restraint session, release mice and return them to their home cages
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“After each restraint session, the mice were released and returned to their home cages”
4
Control group
Keep control mice in their home cages without exposure to stress
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“Control mice were kept in their home cages without exposure to stress”