Hormone nasal spray tested to help kids with autism connect

NCT ID NCT03204786

Summary

This study tested whether a nasal spray containing the hormone vasopressin could help improve social skills and communication in children with autism. Researchers enrolled 157 children and teenagers, giving them either the spray or a placebo to compare effects. The main goal was to see if the treatment could reduce core social challenges associated with autism.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305-5719, United States

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