Oxytocin and Brain Training for Emotional Awareness
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This study tests whether a nasal spray called oxytocin, combined with real-time brain imaging feedback, can help train a specific brain region involved in emotions and body awareness. Researchers will use MRI scans to show you your own brain activity in real time.
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Who can take part
- You have never been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any other psychiatric condition
- You have never been diagnosed with a neurological condition like epilepsy, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis
- You have no history of significant head injury or brain trauma
- You can safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants like pacemakers, and no severe claustrophobia)
- You are willing to receive oxytocin nasal spray and participate in brain training sessions
- You are generally in good physical and mental health
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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