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Analgesic

Acetaminophen for Anxiety

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Pat Barclay, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Guelph
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 hour after taking acetaminophen or placebo
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial looks at how well acetaminophen works in reducing fear responses.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 hour after taking acetaminophen or placebo
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 hour after taking acetaminophen or placebo for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Decision on whether to do the plank walk again with virtual spiders
Distance walked on plank
Heart rate
+4 more
Secondary outcome measures
Speed towards virtual elevator after turning around on plank
Time before needing a break or quitting the virtual reality plank walk
Time to take first step onto plank

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Acetaminophen ConditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
1000 mg acetaminophen
Group II: Placebo ConditionPlacebo Group1 Intervention
1000 mg microcrystalline cellulose
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Acetaminophen
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of GuelphLead Sponsor
80 Previous Clinical Trials
9,710 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Anxiety
200 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, CanadaOTHER
57 Previous Clinical Trials
2,823 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Anxiety
60 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Pat Barclay, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Guelph

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Guelph
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
The Effects of Acetaminophen on Fear
Patrick Barclay 2022. "The Effects of Acetaminophen on Fear". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05396677.
~91 spots leftby Apr 2025
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