Status:

COMPLETED

A Possible Effect of Oxytocin During Interaction Between Humans and Animals

Lead Sponsor:

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Conditions:

Animal Assisted Therapy

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-30 years

Phase:

NA

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.

Detailed Description

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

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01226017

Start Date

October 1 2010

End Date

November 1 2011

Last Update

November 23 2011

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Norwegian University of Life sciences

Aas, Aas, Norway, 1432