Effects of Acetaminophen on Hurt Feelings

N/ACompletedNCT00561288

University of Toronto60 enrolled

Overview

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Emotional Pain

Interventions

acetaminophenDRUG

2 x 1000 mg doses per day

cornstarchOTHER

2 x 1000 mg cornstarch per day

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 17 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-reported daily hurt feelings

Time frame: 21 days

Secondary Outcomes

Reports of emotional states other than hurt feelings

Time frame: 21 days

Evaluations of self-worth

Time frame: 21 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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