Oxytocin's hidden power: pupil test reveals nervous system secrets

NCT ID NCT04427709

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

Summary

This study looks at how oxytocin, a natural hormone, affects the part of your nervous system that controls rest and digestion. Researchers will give a single injection of oxytocin or a placebo to 38 people (some with knee arthritis, some healthy) and measure tiny changes in pupil size over time. The goal is to understand how oxytocin works in the body, not to treat any condition.

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  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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