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A Study of the Effects of Oxytocin in Adults With Binge-eating Disorder
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
This study evaluates the impact of intranasal oxytocin vs placebo in patients with binge eating disorder or episodes of binging. We hypothesize that 8 weeks of intranasal oxytocin vs placebo will improve clinical outcomes \[reduction in bingeing frequency\], and have a satisfactory safety and tolerability profile. We will also explore the predictive value of changes in homeostatic appetite, reward sensitivity, and impulse control, the identified underlying mediators, as assessed 4 weeks into the intervention, for treatment success after 8 weeks of the intervention.
Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of Intranasal Oxytocin in Adults With Binge-eating Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-03-07
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
TNX-1900 (Tonix Pharmaceuticals)
oxytocin nasal spray
Placebo
Nasal solution without oxytocin
Locations (1)
Neuroendocrine Unit Research Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States