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Classical Conditioning of human neuroendocrine functions

Classical Conditioning of human neuroendocrine functions

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00006750
Enrollment
30
Registered
2014-12-17
Start date
2015-01-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

healthy participants

Interventions

Group 1: CRH-Injection, 1ml, on 2 days NaCl-Injection, 1ml, on 2 days Group 2: NaCl-Injection, 1ml, on 4 days

Sponsors

Klinik für Endokrinologie und Stoffwechselerkrankungen
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: healthy male non-smokers at the age of 18 to 40 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: immunological, endocrine, cardiovascular, hemic or psychiatric diseases, hightened BMI, allergy concerning during the study used substances, liver- oder kidney-disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, dependancy or diabetes mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
it will be measured ACTH in plasma, Cortisol in plasma, Cortisol in saliva: before the injection and 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 and 180 minutes after the injection

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heartrate and pulse before the injection and 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 and 180 minutes after the injection side effects and psychological parameters via standardized questionnaires about one week before and during the study at the same time points as mentioned above. Following questionnaires were used: SSAS, HADS, BIS/BAS, BMQ, PSQ, Adherence Scale Marburg, STAI-State, STAI-Trait, SWE, SFA-K, GASE-P. Additionally we asked for general frequency of side effects, estimation of probability of side effects and occurrence of specific side effects. We also asked for a estimation of the beverage concerning different dimensions.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAnna Lena Kahl

Institut für Medizinische Psychologie

annalena.kahl@uk-essen.de02017233975

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026