Effects of Intramuscular Oxytocin on Sensory Function in Healthy Volunteers With Ultraviolet Burn Injury to the Skin
试验速览
- 阶段
- 4 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 10
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Vibration Frequency Detection of Fixed Frequency (When Vibration is First Felt) After IM Injection
研究概览
简要总结
This study proposes to evaluate the effects that a dose of oxytocin given by intramuscular (IM) injection (into the muscle) will have on an area of skin that has been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The area of skin exposed to UV light will have a mild sun burn feeling.
Sensory testing will be performed on the area of UV burn. The area will be evaluated for sensitivity in 3 methods: touch, vibratory
详细描述
This protocol aims to provide an estimate of effect size of intramuscular oxytocin on a test of Aβ and of Aδ fiber sensitivity in injured skin following ultraviolet B (UVB) burned skin.
For the primary goal - to examine the effects of oxytocin peripheral nerves after tissue injury - the investigators chose the controlled ultraviolet sunburn model.
The investigators propose a randomized, blinded, cross over design with treatment with oxytocin one day and placebo on another. Following baseline measures on each of the two study days, participants will receive an intramuscular injection of oxytocin (Pitocin®) in its indicated dose of 10 IU (17 μg) or an equivalent volume of saline.
In order to determine the highest frequency that Aβ nerve fibers can respond to, the investigators will use a device that produces an oscillatory / vibratory stimulus which can be used on the hand.
Pain threshold to punctate stimulation within the area of irradiation will be determined using calibrated von Frey filaments and an up-down sequential method which efficiently estimates median thresholds.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Basic Science
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Participant, Investigator and outcomes assessor will be blinded. Research Pharmacist will prepare the study medication administration and hold the randomization.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Male or female > 18 and < 60 years of age,
- •Body Mass Index (BMI) <40
- •Generally in good health as determined by the Principal Investigator based on prior medical history
- •Normal blood pressure and resting heart rate without medication
排除标准
- •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
- •Women who are pregnant (positive result for serum pregnancy test at screening visit), women who are currently nursing or lactating, women that have been pregnant within 2 years.
- •Neuropathy, chronic pain, diabetes mellitus, or taking benzodiazepines or pain medications on a daily basis.
研究组 & 干预措施
Oxytocin first, then saline placebo
Intramuscular injection of oxytocin (Pitocin®), 10 IU on the first study day and of 1 ml saline placebo on the second study day
干预措施: Oxytocin (Drug)
Oxytocin first, then saline placebo
Intramuscular injection of oxytocin (Pitocin®), 10 IU on the first study day and of 1 ml saline placebo on the second study day
干预措施: Saline (Drug)
Saline placebo first, then oxytocin
Intramuscular injection of 1 ml saline placebo on the second study day and of oxytocin (Pitocin®), 10 IU on the second study day
干预措施: Oxytocin (Drug)
Saline placebo first, then oxytocin
Intramuscular injection of 1 ml saline placebo on the second study day and of oxytocin (Pitocin®), 10 IU on the second study day
干预措施: Saline (Drug)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Vibration Frequency Detection of Fixed Frequency (When Vibration is First Felt) After IM Injection
时间窗: From 5 minutes to 65 minutes
Vibration frequency detection of a fixed frequency (256 Hertz) in the burned area after IM Oxytocin or placebo injection will be obtained. The subject will place the wrist area that was exposed to the UV burn on the oscillatory device, the fixed vibratory frequency will begin and will be increased in intensity and the subject will inform the investigators when the first perception of vibration is felt. A recording of the intensity level will be documented in Hertz.
Change in Vibration Frequency Detection Threshold (When Vibration is First Felt) After IM Injection
时间窗: From 5 minutes to 120 minutes
Vibration frequency detection threshold in the burned area after IM Oxytocin or placebo injection will be obtained by the subject placing the forearm area that was exposed to the UV burn on the oscillatory device and informing the investigators when the first perception of vibration is felt. A recording of the frequency (1 kilo Hertz to 1 Hertz) will be documented.
Change in Pain Threshold (the Point Where Pain is First Perceived) to a Punctate Mechanical Stimulus After IM Injection.
时间窗: From 5 minutes to 120 minutes
Verbal pain punctate stimulus detection threshold (the point where pain is first perceived) in the burned area after IM Oxytocin or Placebo injection will be obtained by using von Frey filaments (small filaments that are similar to a paint brush bristle). The skin will be touched with the filaments and the participant will state when pain is perceived and the size of the filament will be documented.
Change in Hypersensitivity to Von Frey Filament (225 milliNewton) After IM Injection.
时间窗: From 5 minutes to 65 minutes
Hypersensitivity in the burned area after IM Oxytocin or placebo injection will be obtained by using a von Frey filament (small filament that is similar to a paint brush bristle). The skin will be touched with the filament and the participant will state when sensitivity is perceived and the area marked and measured in centimeters squared.
次要结局
- Change in Sustained Heat After IM Oxytocin or Placebo Injection (Lower Leg)(From 21 minutes to 65 minutes)
- Change in Sustained Heat After IM Injection Non Dominant Arm(From 21 minutes to 125 minutes)
- Change in Sustained Heat After IM Injection(From 36 minutes to 40 minutes)