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The purpose of the study is to investigate whether ingestion of acetaminophen reduces the experience of hurt feelings.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | 2000 mg acetaminophen per day |
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| 2 | Placebo Comparator | 2000 mg cornstarch per day |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acetaminophen | Drug | 2 x 1000 mg doses per day |
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| cornstarch |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Self-reported daily hurt feelings | 21 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Reports of emotional states other than hurt feelings | 21 days | |
| Evaluations of self-worth | 21 days |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Geoff MacDonald, Ph.D. | University of Toronto | Principal Investigator |
| Nathan DeWall, Ph.D. | University of Kentucky | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 3G3 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000082 | Acetaminophen |
| D013213 | Starch |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000083 | Acetanilides |
| D000813 | Anilides |
| D000577 | Amides |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D000814 |
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| Other |
2 x 1000 mg cornstarch per day |
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| Aniline Compounds |
| D000588 | Amines |
| D005936 | Glucans |
| D001704 | Biopolymers |
| D011108 | Polymers |
| D046911 | Macromolecular Substances |
| D004040 | Dietary Carbohydrates |
| D002241 | Carbohydrates |
| D011134 | Polysaccharides |