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Hormone Therapy
Oxytocin for Knee Osteoarthritis
Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By James C Eisenach, MD
Research Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 65 minutes after the beginning of the oxytocin infusion
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is studying oxytocin to see if it can reduce pain in people with severe knee arthritis.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with a BMI under 40, either healthy or suffering from severe knee arthritis. Healthy participants must have normal blood pressure and heart rate without medication; those with arthritis can be on blood pressure meds. Women of childbearing age should use effective birth control.
What is being tested?
The study tests the pain-reducing effects of oxytocin, given through an IV, in response to sustained heat applied to the skin. Participants will rate their pain during this process to help develop a model for peripheral analgesia using oxytocin.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed in the provided information but may include reactions at the infusion site, changes in blood pressure or heart rate due to oxytocin's known effects on smooth muscle tissue.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 65 minutes after the beginning of the oxytocin infusion
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~65 minutes after the beginning of the oxytocin infusion
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Oxytocin
Side effects data
From 2023 Phase 4 trial • 108 Patients • NCT040287656%
Blood transfusion
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Oral Misoprostol-Mothers
Oxytocin-Mothers
Oral Misoprostol-Fetus/Neonate
Oxytocin-Fetus/Neonate
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: OxytocinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Oxytocin administered by IV infusion
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Oxytocin
2016
Completed Phase 4
~2340
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Wake Forest University Health SciencesLead Sponsor
1,403 Previous Clinical Trials
2,478,297 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
924 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
James C Eisenach, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWake Forest University Health Sciences
17 Previous Clinical Trials
768 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Osteoarthritis
80 Patients Enrolled for Osteoarthritis
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I felt little to no pain when my lower calf was heated up to 47°C.I am between 18 and 75 years old with a BMI under 40.I have a history of heart rhythm problems.I don't have any health conditions that would make this study unsafe for me.My blood pressure and heart rate are within the normal range without medication.I have neuropathy, chronic pain, diabetes, or take daily pain medication.My blood pressure is normal or controlled, and my heart rate is between 45-100 bpm.I am using effective birth control or abstaining from sex.I have or am at risk for low sodium levels or take certain medications.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Oxytocin
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.