Nasal spray boosts cold water recovery for elite divers

NCT ID NCT04738838

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin could help Navy divers recover faster after cold water exposure. Seventeen recreational swimmers took part. Researchers measured thinking speed, eye movements, and how hard exercise felt after the cold dip.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition

    Pensacola, Florida, 32502, United States

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

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