Could a 'Love Hormone' nasal spray curb binge eating?
NCT ID NCT05664516
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a nasal spray containing oxytocin (a natural hormone) can help adults with binge-eating disorder eat less often in binges. About 60 adults will receive either the oxytocin spray or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will track changes in binge frequency and also look at how the spray affects reward sensitivity and impulse control.
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Neuroendocrine Unit Research Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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