Can a hormone injection reveal how your nerves work?
NCT ID NCT04427709
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looks at how oxytocin, a natural hormone, affects the part of your nervous system that controls rest and digestion. Researchers will measure tiny changes in pupil size after an injection of oxytocin or a placebo. The study includes 38 adults with knee arthritis or healthy volunteers to understand how the nervous system works in chronic pain.
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Wake Forest Baptist Health
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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