Nasal spray oxytocin and vasopressin effects on emotion processing
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nasal spray of oxytocin or vasopressin changes how healthy people pay attention to emotional faces. It may help us understand how these hormones affect social behavior.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult with no past or current mental health or brain conditions.
- You have normal vision, or vision that is corrected with glasses or contacts.
- You are able to have an MRI scan and are willing to give blood samples.
- If you are a woman with regular periods, you must be able to schedule the study session during a specific phase of your menstrual cycle.
- You agree to avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and certain medications before the study session.
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