Love hormone and buzz may beat sunburn pain
NCT ID NCT06651476
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving oxytocin (a natural hormone) along with gentle vibration can raise the pain threshold for heat on sunburned skin. 38 healthy adults with mild sunburn received either oxytocin or a placebo while vibration was applied. The goal was to see if the combination reduces heat sensitivity.
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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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