A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Intranasal Oxytocin as an Adjunct to Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

The primary objectives of this clinical study are test the two hypotheses that (1) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aimed at core social dysfunctions and (2) oxytocin (OT) administration prior to CBT sessions will each enhance social function in young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A third objective is to examine whether neuroimaging measures of brain function and structure can predict CBT treatment responsiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA604189

Entities

People

  • John Gabrieli

Organizations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Autism
  • Biomedical Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Dysfunction
  • Health Services
  • Hypotheses
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neuroimaging
  • Pituitary And Hypothalamic Hormones And Analogues
  • Psychiatry
  • Spectra
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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