Can oxytocin control blood sugar?
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if the hormone oxytocin helps control blood sugar levels. It may offer insight into new ways to manage glucose. You may be a good fit if you are a healthy adult with a normal BMI.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 19 and 25
- You must not have diabetes
- You must not have any heart, liver, or kidney disease
- You must not drink more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week, and no drug abuse
- You must not smoke or use any nicotine products
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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