Could the 'love hormone' replace opioids after surgery?
NCT ID NCT06483659
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving oxytocin through an IV during surgery can lower pain and the need for strong painkillers after a minimally invasive hysterectomy. Researchers will compare oxytocin to a placebo in 152 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find a safer way to manage post-surgery pain.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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