Can oxytocin improve attention?
Treatments studied
This study tests if taking oxytocin (or a drug that blocks it) affects how well you pay attention. It helps researchers understand the role of oxytocin in focusing the mind.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy male.
- You cannot have any past or current mental health or brain disorders.
- You cannot take any medications that affect the mind (including nicotine).
- You must have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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