Brain chemical oxytocin tested to ease social struggles in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT03900754

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether oxytocin, a natural brain chemical that helps with social bonding, could improve social functioning in veterans with schizophrenia. Researchers planned to give oxytocin and use brain scans to see who might benefit. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia schizophreniform disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA

    San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States

  • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

    West Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States