Oxytocin Effects on Cytokines and Endocrine Parameters After LPS Induced Systemic Inflammatory Effects in Healthy Volunteers

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 1969-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Male

Summary

The aim of this study is to determine if oxytocin administration is able to blunt LPS induced increase of cytokines (TNF-α) and if there is a change in the endocrine response after lipopolysaccharide administration in humans.

• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna
• Treatments: Oxytocin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men aged 18 years or older with no disease history

• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Receiving any medication

• Probands who suffer from infectious disease