Prenatal Cocaine, Nasal Oxytocin, and Maternal Psychophysiology

Summary

The purpose of this research is to study the effects of nasal oxytocin administration on maternal behaviors that may be influenced by cocaine use during pregnancy. 32 mothers with prenatal use of cocaine during the current pregnancy will be studied at 3-6 months postpartum, when they will complete 3 study visits, a 2-week double-blind trial of twice daily nasal spray (oxytocin or placebo) and 4 telephone interviews. All information collected is confidential.

Timeline

Start

2016-05

Primary completion

2023-03

Completion

2023-03

Drugs

Indications