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Oxytocin Infusion Reduces Repetitive Behaviors in Adults with Autistic and Asperger's Disorders

Hollander, Eric, Novotny, Sherie, Hanratty, Margaret, Yaffe, Rona, DeCaria, Concetta M, Aronowitz, Bonnie R, Mosovich, Serge·2003·Neuropsychopharmacology

Abstract

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by dysfunction in three core behavioral domains: repetitive behaviors, social deficits, and language abnormalities. There is evidence that abnormalities exist in peptide systems, particularly the oxytocin system, in autism spectrum patients. Furthermore, oxytocin and the closely related peptide vasopressin are known to play a role in social and repetitive behaviors. This study examined the impact of oxytocin on repetitive behaviors in 15 adults with autism or Asperger's disorder via randomized double-blind oxytocin and placebo challenges. The primary outcome measure was an instrument rating six repetitive behaviors: need to know, repeating, ordering, need to tell/ask, self-injury, and touching. Patients with autism spectrum disorders showed a significant reduction in repetitive behaviors following oxytocin infusion in comparison to placebo infusion. Repetitive behavior in autism spectrum disorders may be related to abnormalities in the oxytocin system, and may be partially ameliorated by synthetic oxytocin infusion.

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Authors
Hollander, E., Novotny, S., Hanratty, M., Yaffe, R., DeCaria, C. M., Aronowitz, B. R., & Mosovich, S.
Affiliations
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Corresponding author
Hollander, Eric
Venue
Neuropsychopharmacology
Published
2003-01
Volume
28
Issue
1
Pages
193-198
ISSN
  • 0893-133X (ISSN-L)
  • 1740-634X
OpenAlex
W2036441276
Cited by
689
References
61
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FWCI
29.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neuropsychopharmacology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Center for Research Resources (5 M01RR00071, M01RR000071)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Keywords
oxytocin, repetitive behavior, autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, autistic adults, oxytocin infusion, vasopressin, social behavior, self-harm, need to know, ordering behavior
MeSH terms
Adult, Autistic Disorder, Blood Pressure, Body Temperature, Double-Blind Method, Female, Humans, Infusions, Intravenous, Male, Oxytocin, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Pulse, Treatment Outcome, Asperger Syndrome

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