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NCT Number: NCT00561288

Effects of Acetaminophen on Hurt Feelings

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether ingestion of acetaminophen reduces the experience of hurt feelings.

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Key information

Conditions

Emotional Pain

Age range

17 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • University of Toronto undergraduate psychology student

Exclusion criteria

  • Alcohol consumption (more than 2 drinks per day)
  • Intake of enzyme-inducing drugs
  • Prolonged fasting/eating disorders/gastroenteritis
  • Intake of other over-the-counter or prescription analgesics
  • Liver Disorders
  • History of abuse treatment

Treatment and study plan

Acetaminophen

Drug

2 x 1000 mg doses per day

Cornstarch

Other

2 x 1000 mg cornstarch per day

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-reported daily hurt feelings

    Time frame: 21 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reports of emotional states other than hurt feelings

    Time frame: 21 days

  2. Evaluations of self-worth

    Time frame: 21 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Toronto

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Nov 20, 2007
Registry last updated
Jun 25, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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