Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6825130 | Schizophrenia Research | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The current study explored whether oxytocin can improve social cognition and social skills in individuals with schizophrenia using a six-week, double-blind design. Fourteen participants with schizophrenia were randomized to receive either intranasal oxytocin or a placebo solution and completed a battery of social cognitive, social skills and clinical psychiatric symptom measures. Results showed within group improvements in fear recognition, perspective taking, and a reduction in negative symptoms in the oxytocin group. These preliminary findings indicate oxytocin treatment may help improve certain components of functioning in schizophrenia. Implications for the treatment of social functioning in schizophrenia are discussed.
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Authors
Clare M. Gibson, David L. Penn, Kelly L. Smedley, Jane Leserman, Tonya Elliott, Cort A. Pedersen,