Autism Spectrum Disorder: Sensorimotor Therapy and Oxytocin

We are exploring whether a new therapy combined with a single dose of oxytocin can improve social connections in children with autism. The goal is to see if this approach enhances their interactions with others.

>2 years ≤5 visits Confirmation phase (III)Cost Reimbursement Standard MedicinesPsychiatry

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Sodium Chloride

Sodium chloride is a salt solution used to replace fluids and salts, hydrate patients, and give medicines through a vein.

Syntocinon

Syntocinon is a medicine used to start or strengthen labor contractions and help control bleeding after childbirth.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone that helps start and strengthen labor contractions and control bleeding after childbirth.

Oxytocin Synthetic

Synthetic oxytocin is a substance that helps start or strengthen labor contractions and reduce bleeding after childbirth.

Sodium Chloride

Sodium chloride is a substance used to replace salts and fluids in the body and to clean or irrigate wounds and nasal passages.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Acuolens

Addex Natriumklorid

Aminoplasmal E

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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UZ Leuven

Child- and adolescent psychiatry

Heverlee, Belgium

Sponsor: UZ Leuven

Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

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