The Neurobiology of Being in Love

The Neurobiology of Being in Love - The Neurobiology of Being in Love

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON34071

Enrollment

132

Registered

2011-05-09

Start date

2011-05-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

geen n.a.

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for the pilot are according the definitions of project 1, beschreven in deelproject 1, age group:18-25 y.o.a.;Project 1. 1. Healthy heterosexual men and women 2. Between 18 - 25 y.o.a (group A) 3. Between 40 - 48 y.o.a (group B) 4. Duration of relationship 1 - 3 months 5. Passionate Love Scale (PLS) score >> 6;Project 2. 1. Healthy heterosexual women 2. Between 18 - 25 y.o.a. 4. Finished relationship > 6

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. MR incompatible implants in the body 2. Neurological or psychiatrical complaints in present or past 3. Use of medication which may influence task performance 4. Claustrophobia 5. The wish not te be informed in case of discovered brain abonormalities 6. (Suspected) pregnancy 7. Red tattoos Extra Exclusiecriterium voor deelproject 2: - Deelname aan deelproject 1, groep A. Extra Exclusiecriterium voor deelproject in groep B: - Vrouwelijke deelnemers in menopauze

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The differences/similarities in brain activity in men and women being in love, the effect of age and the influence of the duration of the relationship will be related, also cultural influences will be included. The pattern of brain activity after voluntary or forced ending of a relationship will be related to the pattern of brain activity of depressive patients.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
n.a.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results