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A Pharmacokinetic Study of Intravenous and Intranasal Oxytocin in Healthy Subjects

A Pharmacokinetic Study of Intravenous and Intranasal Oxytocin in Healthy Subjects

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05672667
Enrollment
25
Registered
2023-01-05
Start date
2023-02-27
Completion date
2023-11-01
Last updated
2025-02-17

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

Conditions

Healthy Volunteer Study

Keywords

Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Intravenous Oxytocin, Intranasal Oxytocin

Brief summary

The main purpose of this study is to sample blood and model the plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose of intravenous (IV) oxytocin and a single dose of intranasal (i.n.) oxytocin. This is an unblinded study of subjects, all of whom will receive an intravenous (IV) infusion and intranasal (i.n.) dose of oxytocin (a naturally occurring hormone that is made in the brain) with blood samples taken thereafter in order to create a formula to describe the concentrations of oxytocin in the blood over time (pharmacokinetics). In this study healthy volunteers and people are recruited for a two day study. Each study participant will have 2 IV catheters placed (one in each arm) for the day of IV oxytocin dosing and 1 IV catheter on the day of i.n. oxytocin dosing. After placement of the IV catheters, an infusion of oxytocin will be given over a 30 minute period. Blood samples will be taken after the infusion begins and several times during and after the infusion. The blood will be drawn through the IV catheter not used for the oxytocin infusion. For the intranasal oxytocin administration day, 1 IV catheter will be placed and several blood samples will be taken after administration.

Detailed description

This is an unblinded, sequential study of subjects; all participants will receive an infusion of oxytocin and intranasal administration of oxytocin with blood samples taken thereafter in order to create a formula to describe the concentrations of oxytocin in the blood over time (pharmacokinetics). In this study healthy volunteers. Participants will come to the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) on study day 1 and have two IVs inserted; one in each arm. Participants will get a 30 minute infusion through one of the IV catheters of oxytocin and blood will be taken several times over the next 120 minutes, plasma separated, and the amount of oxytocin measured in the plasma samples. Participants will come to the CRU on study day 2 and have one IV inserted; in the arm. Participants will self administer intranasal oxytocin and blood will be taken several times over the next 60 minutes and the amount of oxytocin measured in the plasma samples. This information will be analyzed by another group at Stanford University under a data sharing agreement between the institutions and funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. Compartmental modeling will be performed using NONMEM to describe the change in oxytocin concentrations over time. The effect of subject age, sex, race, ethnicity and weight on the pharmacokinetics of oxytocin will be examined, since these factors can affect pharmacokinetics and are important to better adjust the dose of drug to the individual. The main purpose of this study is to determine the amount of oxytocin in plasma after IV and i.n. administration. The research participants will not benefit from this study, but the knowledge investigators get will be important to adjust oxytocin dose to individuals, and to be able to calculate plasma oxytocin concentrations after various doses in the future. The sample size chosen is needed to get an accurate estimate for the parameters in the pharmacokinetic model for the population, not just the subjects in this study.

Interventions

Oxytocin given by intravenous route

DRUGintranasal oxytocin

Oxytocin given by intranasal administration

Sponsors

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
CollaboratorNIH
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Each subject will receive 14 micrograms of oxytocin intravenously over 30 minutes and 102 micrograms of oxytocin intranasally.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female \> 18 and \< 75 years of age, Body Mass Index (BMI) \<40. * Generally in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator based on prior medical history, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 or 2. * For healthy volunteers, normal blood pressure (systolic 100-140 mmHg; diastolic 60-90 mmHg) resting heart rate 45-90 beats per minute) without medication. For those with hypertension, blood pressure controlled with anti-hypertensive medication and with a resting heart rate 45-100 beats per minute. * Female subjects of child-bearing potential and those \< 1 year post-menopausal, must be practicing highly effective methods of birth control such as hormonal methods (e.g., combined oral, implantable, injectable, or transdermal contraceptives), double barrier methods (e.g., condoms, sponge, diaphragm, or vaginal ring plus spermicidal jellies or cream), or total abstinence from heterosexual intercourse for a minimum of 1 full cycle before study drug administration.

Exclusion criteria

* Hypersensitivity, allergy, or significant reaction to any ingredient of Pitocin® * Any disease, diagnosis, or condition (medical or surgical) that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would place the subject at increased risk (active gynecologic disease in which increased tone would be detrimental e.g., uterine fibroids with ongoing bleeding), compromise the subject's compliance with study procedures, or compromise the quality of the data * Women who are pregnant (positive result for urine pregnancy test at visit 1), women who are currently nursing or lactating, women that have been pregnant within 2 years * Subjects with neuropathy, chronic pain (being treated on a daily basis), diabetes mellitus, or taking benzodiazepines or pain medications on a daily basis. * Subjects with current or history of ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation or prolonged QT interval. * Subjects with past or current history of hyponatremia or at risk for hyponatremia; anyone taking thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, combination diuretics, lithium, carbamazepine, enalapril, Ramipril, celecoxib, temazepam, gliclazide, glimepiride, glibenclamide, glipizide, omeprazole, pantoprazole, desmopressin, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) , Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), or the recreational drug ecstasy. * Subjects with a known latex allergy. * History of chronic nasal obstruction or local pathology in nostril pathway which, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent appropriate nasal administration of the study drug. * Use of over the counter nasal products (ie. Saline spray, Neti-Pot, etc.) or intranasal corticosteroid medications during the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 120 Minutes After Infusion Initiated120 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After Infusion Initiated2 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After Infusion Initiated5 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After Infusion Initiated10 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After Infusion Initiated20 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 30 Minutes After Infusion Initiated30 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 40 Minutes After Infusion Initiated40 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 50 Minutes After Infusion Initiated50 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 65 Minutes After Infusion Initiated65 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 90 Minutes After Infusion Initiated90 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiatedBlood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 1 Minute After First Intranasal Puffs1 minute after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs2 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs5 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 7 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs7 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs10 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 15 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs15 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs20 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 25 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs25 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 35 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs35 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 45 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs45 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration
Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 60 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs60 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administrationBlood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Subjects were enrolled between February, 2023 and August, 2023, and were recruited by IRB approved advertisements in the local community as well as direct contacting in a list of subjects who requested they be contacted regarding new research studies.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)
Oxytocin 14 micrograms infusion over 30 minutes on first study day. Oxytocin 102 micrograms by intranasal spray on second study day.
25
Total25

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyVasovagal reaction with IV cannulation. Oxytocin was not infused and subject was withdrawn.1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
3 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
22 Participants
Age, Continuous40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
25 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
25 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
25 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 240 / 24
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 243 / 24
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 240 / 24

Outcome results

Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 10 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs26.5 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 15.3
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 10 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 10 Minutes After Infusion Initiated365 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 77
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 120 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 120 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 120 Minutes After Infusion Initiated11 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 6
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 15 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 15 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 15 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs24.5 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 17.5
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 1 Minute After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 1 minute after intranasal oxytocin administration

Population: Samples were obtained from 24 subjects, but only 9 had oxytocin concentrations above the limit of detection of the assay (2 pg/mL).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 1 Minute After First Intranasal Puffs3.4 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 1.1
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 20 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs21 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 15.5
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 20 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 20 Minutes After Infusion Initiated452 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 89
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 25 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 25 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 25 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs18.6 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 14.8
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 2 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

Population: Samples were obtained from 24 subjects, but only 14 had oxytocin concentrations above the limit of detection of the assay (2 pg/mL).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs11.7 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 6.6
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 2 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 2 Minutes After Infusion Initiated105 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 47
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 30 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 30 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 30 Minutes After Infusion Initiated462 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 139
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 35 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 35 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

Population: Samples were obtained from 24 subjects, but only 23 had oxytocin concentrations above the limit of detection of the assay (2 pg/mL).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 35 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs20.1 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 32.4
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 40 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 40 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 40 Minutes After Infusion Initiated193 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 79
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 45 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 45 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

Population: Samples were obtained from 24 subjects, but only 22 had oxytocin concentrations above the limit of detection of the assay (2 pg/mL).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 45 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs10.8 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 8
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 50 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 50 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 50 Minutes After Infusion Initiated118 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 73
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 5 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs14.2 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 11.5
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 5 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 5 Minutes After Infusion Initiated257 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 80
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 60 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 60 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

Population: Samples were obtained from 24 subjects, but only 21 had oxytocin concentrations above the limit of detection of the assay (2 pg/mL).

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 60 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs7.2 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 5.1
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 65 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 65 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 65 Minutes After Infusion Initiated51 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 21
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 7 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals after the intranasal administration of oxytocin. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 7 minutes after intranasal oxytocin administration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 7 Minutes After First Intranasal Puffs23.5 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 15.7
Primary

Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 90 Minutes After Infusion Initiated

Blood will be sampled at specified intervals during and after the infusion. Plasma will be separated, rapidly frozen, and later analyzed for oxytocin concentration

Time frame: 90 minutes after oxytocin infusion initiated

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Oxytocin Administration (Intravenous, Then Intranasal)Plasma Oxytocin Concentration 90 Minutes After Infusion Initiated23 picograms/ml of oxytocinStandard Deviation 10

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026