Oxytocin's hidden role in pain perception revealed in nerve study

NCT ID NCT07409753

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at whether oxytocin, a natural hormone, can change how nerves send pain signals after a small area of skin is heated. Sixty healthy adults will receive either oxytocin or a placebo through an IV, and a tiny needle will record nerve activity before and after heat pulses. The goal is to understand how oxytocin affects pain processing, not to treat any condition.

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  • Linköping University

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    Linköping, 58183, Sweden

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