Sexual InfidelityNCT03067805
Influence of Oxytocin on Romantic Jealousy
A study testing Sexual Infidelity Condition, Emotional Infidelity Condition and Neutral Condition in people with Sexual Infidelity and Emotional Infidelity, run by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
The aim is to evoke romantic jealousy between couples and investigate whether oxytocin has effect on it. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sexual Infidelity, Emotional Infidelity, Jealousy
- What is being tested?
- Sexual Infidelity Condition, Emotional Infidelity Condition and Neutral Condition
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- Feb 2016to May 2019
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 17 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- healthy couples in romantic relationship for more than 3 months and have intimate experience with each other before.
Who cannot join
- medical or psychiatric illness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology
Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731
About this study
The aim is to evoke romantic jealousy between couples and investigate whether oxytocin has effect on it.
Read the detailed description
In a double-blind, between- subject placebo (PLC) controlled design,investigators plan to test the effect of intranasal oxytocin on romantic jealousy evoked by the Imaginary of Partner's Infidelity Task and Cyberball Game in romantically attached subjects.
- Conditions
- Sexual Infidelity, Emotional Infidelity, Jealousy
- Being tested
- Sexual Infidelity Condition, Emotional Infidelity Condition, Neutral Condition, Player in Jealousy Condition, Player in Non-Jealousy Condition
- Keywords
- Oxytocin effect, romantic jealousy, Arousal Rating, Jealousy Rating
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sexual Infidelity ConditionBehavioural
Emotional Infidelity ConditionBehavioural
Neutral ConditionBehavioural
Player in Jealousy ConditionBehavioural
Player in Non-Jealousy ConditionBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Oxytocin | Experimental | Oxytocin nasal spray Receives: Behavioral: Sexual Infidelity Condition; Behavioral: Emotional Infidelity Condition; Behavioral: Neutral Condition; Behavioral: Player in Jealousy Condition; Behavioral: Player in Non-Jealousy Condition |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Placebo nasal spray Receives: Behavioral: Sexual Infidelity Condition; Behavioral: Emotional Infidelity Condition; Behavioral: Neutral Condition; Behavioral: Player in Jealousy Condition; Behavioral: Player in Non-Jealousy Condition |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Arousal and jealousy ratings as assessed by Likert Scales
Oxytocin effect on arousal and jealousy on sexual and emotional infidelity sentences
Measured: 145 Minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Mar 2017
- Study startFeb 2016
- Primary completionMar 2019
- Study completionMay 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sexual InfidelityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Keith Kendrick, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
- Investigators
- Keith Kendrick, Dr., Principal investigator, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03067805
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UESTC-neuSCAN-12
- Status last verified
- Nov 2019
- First submitted
- 24 Feb 2017
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Influence of Oxytocin on Romantic Jealousy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03067805
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UESTC-neuSCAN-12
- Conditions
- Sexual Infidelity, Emotional Infidelity, Jealousy
- Keywords
- Oxytocin effect, romantic jealousy, Arousal Rating, Jealousy Rating
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2016
- Primary completion
- Mar 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Mar 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim is to evoke romantic jealousy between couples and investigate whether oxytocin has effect on it.
Detailed description
In a double-blind, between- subject placebo (PLC) controlled design,investigators plan to test the effect of intranasal oxytocin on romantic jealousy evoked by the Imaginary of Partner's Infidelity Task and Cyberball Game in romantically attached subjects.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Oxytocin | Experimental | Behavioral: Sexual Infidelity Condition, Behavioral: Emotional Infidelity Condition, Behavioral: Neutral Condition, Behavioral: Player in Jealousy Condition, Behavioral: Player in Non-Jealousy ConditionOxytocin nasal spray |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Behavioral: Sexual Infidelity Condition, Behavioral: Emotional Infidelity Condition, Behavioral: Neutral Condition, Behavioral: Player in Jealousy Condition, Behavioral: Player in Non-Jealousy ConditionPlacebo nasal spray |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- healthy couples in romantic relationship for more than 3 months and have intimate experience with each other before.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- medical or psychiatric illness
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Infidelity Condition | Behavioural | Oxytocin, Placebo |
| Emotional Infidelity Condition | Behavioural | Oxytocin, Placebo |
| Neutral Condition | Behavioural | Oxytocin, Placebo |
| Player in Jealousy Condition | Behavioural | Oxytocin, Placebo |
| Player in Non-Jealousy Condition | Behavioural | Oxytocin, Placebo |
Primary outcome
Arousal and jealousy ratings as assessed by Likert Scales
Time frame: 145 Minutes
Oxytocin effect on arousal and jealousy on sexual and emotional infidelity sentences
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Nov 2019.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Keith Kendrick, Dr. principal investigator
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sexual Infidelity Condition, Emotional Infidelity Condition and Neutral Condition in people with Sexual Infidelity and Emotional Infidelity, run by University of Electronic Science and Technology of China at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Arousal and jealousy ratings as assessed by Likert Scales (time frame: 145 Minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2019.