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Arizona State University National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
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Information provided by: | Arizona State University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00482404 |
This trial tests the hypothesis that increasing nonverbal affection in romantic relationships will improve blood lipid parameters (total cholesterol, high and low density lipoproteins, triglycerides), blood glucose, and immune parameters (C-reactive protein and antibodies to latent Epstein-Barr virus). 52 healthy cohabiting romantic couples took part. In half of the couples, one partner increased the frequency of romantic kissing with the other partner during the six-week trial. The other couples received no such instruction. Blood tests performed before and after the trial were used to assess the health outcomes.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Stress Hypercholesterolemia |
Behavioral: Romantic kissing |
Phase 0 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment |
Official Title: | Study of the Effects of Romantic Affection on Blood Lipids, Blood Glucose, C-Reactive Protein, and Antibodies to Latent Epstein-Barr Virus |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 80 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Study ID Numbers: | 1001 R03 MH075757-01A1 |
Study First Received: | June 4, 2007 |
Last Updated: | June 4, 2007 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00482404 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Virus Diseases Antibodies Metabolic Diseases Hyperlipidemias Stress |
Metabolic disorder Hypercholesterolemia Dyslipidemias Immunoglobulins Lipid Metabolism Disorders |