Nasal spray could boost Cold-Water recovery for elite divers

NCT ID NCT04738838

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin can help Navy divers think and perform better after being in cold water. Seventeen recreational swimmers took part. Researchers measured their thinking speed, eye movements, and how hard they felt they were working after cold exposure.

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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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