Love hormone may help social anxiety sufferers unlearn fear
NCT ID NCT05968651
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether oxytocin nasal spray helps people with social anxiety disorder learn safety from watching others. About 120 adults received either oxytocin or a placebo and underwent brain scans. The goal was to see if oxytocin improves the brain's ability to tell threat from safety cues.
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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