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Effect of Intranasal Oxytocin on Social Cognition
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Oxytocin and Placebo for Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the effect of an acute administration of intranasal oxytocin, relative to placebo, on social cognitive impairments among individuals with body dysmorphic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, compared to healthy controls.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Oxytocin nasal sprays will be self-administered in the presence of a study nurse. The dose is 24 IU (3 puffs per nostril, 4 IU per puff) of Syntocinon nasal spray.
Placebo nasal sprays will be self-administered in the presence of a study nurse. The sprays will contain all of the same ingredients as the Syntocinon spray minus the active oxytocin ingredient.