MDMA used as a tool to unlock autism brain chemistry secrets

NCT ID NCT07555132

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a single dose of MDMA (the drug in ecstasy) changes oxytocin levels in the blood of 40 adults—half with autism spectrum disorder and half without. Researchers want to see if the oxytocin response differs between the two groups. MDMA is used here as a research tool, not as a treatment, to better understand how the oxytocin system works in autism.

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  • University Hospital Basel, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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