Effect of Oxytocin Nasal Inhalation on Empathy Analgesia

Sponsored by Peking University People's Hospital

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

2022PHD012-001

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Placebo

Yes

Accepting

18 to 40 Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 2 years ago

What is this trial about?

This study recruited healthy volunteers and randomly divided them into four groups. They inhaled oxytocin or saline, and watched a pain test video with photos of acquaintances or strangers, respectively, to test whether their feelings of the same thermal pain stimulus had changed.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy volunteers

Exclusion Criteria

* During pregnancy;

* Have participated in any research related to pain;

* Sleep disorders;

* Used alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or other psychoactive substances within 24 hours before the test;

* Experienced intense pain requiring medical analgesia within three months prior to the trial;

* Taking any medication, including over the counter medication;

* Addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs;

* A history of any respiratory, circulatory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and/or mental illness;

* Current symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. (See quantitative sensor testing for specific standards)