NCT01226017

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the possible change of Oxytocin level in human blood after positive interaction with farm animals.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
18

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2010

Completed
19 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 20, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 21, 2010

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

November 23, 2011

Status Verified

November 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1.1 years

First QC Date

October 20, 2010

Last Update Submit

November 22, 2011

Conditions

Animal Assisted Therapy

Keywords

OxytocinAnimal Assisted therapyFarm animalsHealthy nursing students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Measuring the possible change in Oxytocin level in human blood during intervention with farm animals.

    Blood sampling will be drawn at baseline, before intervention starts, and 5 minutes after start. 3rd sample will be drawn 15 minutes after start. Total time of intervention is 15 minutes.

    Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Self evaluation of anxiety and coping strategies.

    Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months)

Interventions

Measuring oxytocin level in bloodOTHER

Blood sampling and instruments measuring anxiety and stress

Also known as: Oxytocin

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 30 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • woman
  • age 20-30 years old
  • physical capable of being in a farm environment and have contact with cows

You may not qualify if:

  • pregnancy
  • breastfeeding
  • anxiety for blood sampling
  • anxiety for animals
  • allergies
  • psychiatric diagnoses
  • medication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Norwegian University of Life sciences

Aas, Aas, 1432, Norway

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Blood Specimen CollectionOxytocin

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Specimen HandlingClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPuncturesSurgical Procedures, OperativeInvestigative TechniquesPituitary Hormones, PosteriorPituitary HormonesPeptide HormonesHormonesHormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone AntagonistsPeptidesAmino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Study Officials

  • Bente Berget, PhD

    Norwegian University of Life Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MPh

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2010

First Posted

October 21, 2010

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion

November 1, 2011

Study Completion

November 1, 2011

Last Updated

November 23, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-11

Locations

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