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NCT02393443 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1
Oxytocin and Learning for Teaching
A Early Phase 1 study of Social Psychology, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 161
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02393443 is a Early Phase 1 study of Social Psychology that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 161 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT02393443, a Early Phase 1 study of Social Psychology, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Early Phase 1
- Development phase
- 161 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
One well-established cognitive theory propose a divide between social and non-social (i.e., cognitive) systems. However, recent work suggests that traditionally social systems can be utilized to enhance cognitive performance. In this study the investigators aim to explore this cooperation between oft-competing systems by instructing participants to learn information because they will be subsequently tested (the nonsocial learning-for-testing condition), or because they will be teaching the information to someone else (the prosocial learning-for-teaching condition). This latter condition relies upon the mentalizing system, which is used to contemplate another person's mental state, rather than traditional memory systems. This implies that the mnemonic powers of the mentalizing system can be leveraged in the learning of a broad array of non-social topics. Furthermore, there is also an emerging literature on the role of oxytocin, a neuropeptide naturally produced in the hypothalamus, in memory that parallels the social/nonsocial split. Oxytocin may benefit the learning-for-teaching group both in terms of enhancing initial social motivation and efficient use of the mentalizing system and then also in terms of memory consolidation for this information learning under socially-motivated conditions. The investigators expect to replicate the basic learning-for-teaching effect such that those in the teaching condition will remember more than those in the testing conditions. They also expect an interaction between oxytocin administration and learning condition such that oxytocin administration should enhance learning for socially-motivated learning exclusively.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Intranasal oxytocin
- DRUG Intranasal placebo
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCLA Department of Psychology - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 161 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | Early Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02393443
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02393443 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Early Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 161 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Social Psychology appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Intranasal oxytocin is the first listed.
NCT02393443 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02393443 about?
NCT02393443 is a clinical study titled "Oxytocin and Learning for Teaching". One well-established cognitive theory propose a divide between social and non-social (i.e., cognitive) systems. However, recent work suggests that traditionally social systems can be utilized to enhance cognitive performance. In this study the investigators aim to explore this cooperation between of...
What is the current status of trial NCT02393443?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 161 participants. The study started on 2015-01. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What conditions does trial NCT02393443 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Social Psychology.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02393443?
The interventions under investigation include: Intranasal oxytocin (DRUG), Intranasal placebo (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02393443?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02393443 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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