Can the 'Love Hormone' ease arthritis pain? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT04431206
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether oxytocin, a natural hormone, can reduce pain when given through an IV. It included 7 people—some healthy and some with severe knee arthritis. Researchers measured pain from a heated skin patch to see how oxytocin changes pain perception.
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Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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