A Possible Effect of Oxytocin During Interaction Between Humans and Animals
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences
- Enrollment
- 18
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Measuring the possible change in Oxytocin level in human blood during intervention with farm animals.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Gunn Pedersen
MPh
Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •age 20-30 years old
- •physical capable of being in a farm environment and have contact with cows
Exclusion Criteria
- •pregnancy
- •breastfeeding
- •anxiety for blood sampling
- •anxiety for animals
- •allergies
- •psychiatric diagnoses
- •medication
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Measuring the possible change in Oxytocin level in human blood during intervention with farm animals.
Time Frame: Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months)
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.
Secondary Outcomes
- Self evaluation of anxiety and coping strategies.(Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months))