Could a 'Love Hormone' nasal spray ease chronic pain?

NCT ID NCT04903002

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin, a natural body chemical, can help reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic pain. About 336 adults with nerve, muscle, or pelvic pain will try three different sprays (low-dose oxytocin, medium-dose oxytocin, and a placebo) over several weeks, without knowing which is which. The goal is to see if oxytocin offers better pain relief than the placebo, potentially offering a new option for managing chronic pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Calgary Chronic Pain Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7, Canada

  • Carbonear General Hospital

    Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1Y 1A4, Canada

  • Jim Pattison Outpatient Care & Surgical Centre Pain Clinic (JPOCSC-PC)

    Surrey, British Columbia, V3T0G9, Canada

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