Prenatal Cocaine, Nasal Oxytocin, and Maternal Psychophysiology
Status:
Suspended
Trial end date:
2021-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.