Love hormone spray tested for attention boost

NCT ID NCT07140237

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether oxytocin, given as a spray under the tongue, can affect how healthy men focus their attention. Researchers will measure eye movements and hormone levels in 250 participants. The goal is to understand if oxytocin works through specific receptors in the brain to control attention.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Oxytocin (lingual spray)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could reveal how oxytocin influences attention, potentially guiding future treatments for attention disorders.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world conditions or lead to any treatment.

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HEALTHY ADULT MALE

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Life science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
RECRUITING

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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