N/A Completed N=270 Randomized Triple-blind Basic Science

The Biology of Resilience

Oxytocin · Placebo

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01011465 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

270

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Nov 2012

Primary outcomePrimary: Systolic Blood Pressure Change From Baseline to Second Stress Task Experience - Autonomic Stress Response Measure — 9.4; 12.9; 11.3; 11.1 mm Hg — p=0.03

Summary

Positive social relationships have consistently been associated with better health, although the neurobiological underpinnings of these observed effects remain largely unknown. The overall goal of the proposed work is to explore novel biological pathways that may explain how social relationships influence health. Recent theorizing suggests that the oxytocin system may underlie some of the observed beneficial effects. Four hypotheses will be examined: 1. Oxytocin ameliorates the deleterious neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and subjective effects of stress. 2. Oxytocin and social support have similar and additive stress-buffering effects. 3. Effects of oxytocin are evident among younger and older adults. 4. Effects of oxytocin are stronger in women vs men.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Systolic Blood Pressure Change From Baseline to Second Stress Task Experience - Autonomic Stress Response Measure	9.4; 12.9; 11.3; 11.1; 10.7; 11.7	0.03 sig
PRIMARY Difference of Pre-count and Baseline Self-reported Negative Affect (Using Negative Sub-scale of Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Measure).	1.4; 1.8; 2.1; 1.2; 1.8; 1.2	0.43
PRIMARY Speech Threat and Challenge	4.6; 4.6; 4.5; 4.6; 4.6; 4.6	0.83

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

age 22-65, BMI 140/90 mm Hg
subject does not have a close friend available to participate in the study with him/her

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