A Possible Effect of Oxytocin During Interaction Between Humans and Animals
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT01226017
- Lead Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 18
Inclusion Criteria
- woman
- 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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Measuring the possible change in Oxytocin level in human blood during intervention with farm animals. 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 Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Self evaluation of anxiety and coping strategies. Start medio October 2010, and end December 2011 (14 months) Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (SSAI) (Spielberger et al, 1979)and Coping Strategies Scale of the Pressure Management Indicator (Williams \& Cooper, 1998.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Norwegian University of Life sciences
🇳🇴Aas, Norway