Plain-English translation of NCT07140237 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 1 — Testing in a small group (usually 20–80 people) to find a safe dose and watch for side effects.
This is a basic science study testing how oxytocin — a natural hormone in your body — affects your ability to focus attention. Researchers want to understand whether taking oxytocin as a mouth spray changes how your brain directs attention, and whether different doses have different effects. The study involves taking the medication, giving blood and saliva samples, and completing a simple eye-tracking test.
Scientists still don't fully understand how oxytocin influences attention and focus in the human brain. This research could help explain how this natural hormone works and might inform future treatments for attention-related conditions.
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You would visit the lab for one session where you complete questionnaires, provide blood and saliva samples, and receive doses of either the medication or placebo as a mouth spray. After a waiting period, you'll complete a simple attention task while researchers track your eye movements and measure how quickly and accurately you respond. The entire session takes a few hours, and you'll be asked to avoid using your phone during parts of the study.
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China
Sponsor
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Enrollment target
~250 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
Male only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Keith M Kendrick, PhD
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
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