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Promoting Social Perceptual Learning With Oxytocin in Autism
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Intranasal Oxytocin (Trade name: Syntocinon) for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objective of this study is to determine the safety and therapeutic potential of intranasal oxytocin in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when paired with a computer game intervention that is designed to enhance face perception skills.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
This is a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of intranasal oxytocin in children and adolescents with ASD. Subjects will be randomized to 24 IU intranasal oxytocin or placebo for a 5 day period with concomitant game play of computer games, which are designed to enhance face perception skills. Measures of social function and cognition will be administered before and after the intervention period.