Completed
NA
INTERVENTIONAL
NCT01226017
A Possible Effect of Oxytocin During Interaction Between Humans and Animals
View on ClinicalTrials.gov
Updated Dec 15, 2025
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 stress.
Interventions
Name:
Measuring oxytocin level in blood
Type:
OTHER
Description:
Blood sampling and instruments measuring anxiety and stress
Primary Outcomes
Measure:
Measuring the possible change in Oxytocin level in human blood during intervention with farm animals.
TimeFrame:
Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months)
Description:
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.
Trial Information
NCT ID
NCT01226017
Status
Completed
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Phases
NA
Sponsor
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Last Updated
December 15, 2025