Oxytocin and Social Behavior

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Oxytocin and Autism: The Research Story

Oxytocin for autism showed early promise in small studies, but the largest trial (290 children, NEJM 2021) found no benefit. What 16 years of research shows.

18 min read|Mar 20, 2026

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Oxytocin and Social Behavior

Intranasal Oxytocin for Social Anxiety Research

Intranasal oxytocin for social anxiety shows mixed results in clinical trials. A 2009 RCT found improved cognitions, but effects are dose and context dependent.

14 min read|Mar 22, 2026