Effects of Intramuscular Oxytocin on Sensory Function in Healthy Volunteers With Ultraviolet Burn Injury to the Skin

Completed · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Chronic Pain

In brief

This study proposes to evaluate the effects that a dose of oxytocin given by intramuscular (IM) injection (into the muscle) will have on an area of skin that has been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The area of skin exposed to UV light will have a mild sun burn feeling. Sensory testing will be performed on the area of UV burn. The area will be evaluated for sensitivity in 3 methods: touch, vibratory

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03935399

Run by

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

People needed

10

Starts

2019-08-08

Expected to finish

2020-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2021-04-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female > 18 and < 60 years of age,
• Body Mass Index (BMI) <40
• Generally in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator based on prior medical history
• Normal blood pressure and resting heart rate without medication

You may not qualify if…

• Hypersensitivity, allergy, or significant reaction to any ingredient of Pitocin®
• Any disease, diagnosis, or condition (medical or surgical) that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would place the subject at increased risk
• Women who are pregnant (positive result for serum pregnancy test at screening visit), women who are currently nursing or lactating, women that have been pregnant within 2 years.
• Neuropathy, chronic pain, diabetes mellitus, or taking benzodiazepines or pain medications on a daily basis.

Where it is running

• Wake Forest Baptist Health — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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