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Social anxiety study seeks males for Oxytocin trial

Published: 6 May 2009

Are you diagnosed with Social Phobia OR Generalised Social Anxiety Disorder or think you may suffer from this? You can help contribute to research by participating in a research study.

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone released in the brain. It has recently been shown that Oxytocin plays a role in reducing fear, stress and anxiety. This suggests a potential role of Oxytocin in reducing symptoms in disorders of heightened response to negative stimuli such as Generalised Social anxiety disorder.

The study involves three sessions: a medical screen and two brain imaging (MRI) sessions. During each MRI session you will be administered either Oxytocin or a placebo and asked to complete three computerised facial expression tasks.

Eligibility: Males with either a potential or current diagnosis of social anxiety, aged 18-55 years, right-handed, non-smoker, no drug/alcohol abuse, medication free and no metal objects in body.

Compensation: $100

For further information contact:
Name: Izelle Labuschagne
Email: Izelle.Labuschagne@med.monash.edu.au