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NCT01996605 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Efficacy of Spinal Oxytocin in Healthy Volunteers
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT01996605: Clinical Trial Phase 2 study, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
NCT01996605 is a Phase 2 study that was terminated before completion, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01996605, a Phase 2 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of intrathecal oxytocin on areas and intensity of hyperalgesia and allodynia induced by topical capsaicin.
Primary Outcome
The area of hyperalgesia after the first skin heating following topical capsaicin.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Oxytocin 15 mcg
- DRUG Oxytocin 150 mcg
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-10-10 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Why NCT01996605 stopped before completion
NCT01996605 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT01996605 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01996605 about?
NCT01996605 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy of Spinal Oxytocin in Healthy Volunteers". The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of intrathecal oxytocin on areas and intensity of hyperalgesia and allodynia induced by topical capsaicin.
What is the current status of trial NCT01996605?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2014-01-02. Estimated completion is 2022-10-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01996605?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Oxytocin 15 mcg (DRUG), Oxytocin 150 mcg (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01996605?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01996605's enrollment target sits among peer trials
20 1805th of 2000 higher than 107 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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