Love hormone may tame opioid abuse, early study hints
NCT ID NCT04218409
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding oxytocin (the 'love hormone') to oxycodone can reduce pain while lowering the risk of addiction. Researchers will give 45 recreational opioid users different combinations of the two drugs and measure pain relief, subjective effects, and brain activity. The goal is to find a safer way to manage pain without increasing abuse potential.
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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