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Intranasal Oxytocin and Maternal Neglect

NCT02737436 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The investigators plan to conduct functional MRI scanning with a group of mothers who are blindly and randomly assigned either intranasal oxytocin or a placebo. The purpose of this investigation is to explore how oxytocin may modify early maternal brain and behavioral responses to infant cues. This study will examine, for the first time, a potential pharmacological intervention for maternal neglect which targets core neurobiological deficits. This may eventually be used to supplement and augment other psychosocial and behavioral interventions. In addition, the investigators will examine sex differences in parental brain and behavioral responses to oxytocin by also recruiting fathers to participate in a similar protocol.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Intranasal Oxytocin
  • PROCEDURE Functional MRI scanning

Study Locations (2)

Iowa

  • University of Iowa — Iowa City

Texas

  • Children's Nutrition Research Center — Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 132 participants
Start Date 2010-05
Est. Completion 2019-03
Phase NA

Sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

678 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02737436

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02737436 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Baylor College of Medicine, which has 678 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Maternal Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02737436 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Iowa, Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02737436 about?

NCT02737436 is a clinical study titled "Intranasal Oxytocin and Maternal Neglect". The investigators plan to conduct functional MRI scanning with a group of mothers who are blindly and randomly assigned either intranasal oxytocin or a placebo. The purpose of this investigation is to explore how oxytocin may modify early maternal brain and behavioral responses to infant cues. This ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02737436?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2010-05. Estimated completion is 2019-03.

What conditions does trial NCT02737436 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Maternal Behavior. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02737436?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Intranasal Oxytocin (DRUG), Functional MRI scanning (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02737436?

This trial is sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, which has 678 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT02737436 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Iowa, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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