Status:
COMPLETED
Hormones and Decision Making
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas at Austin
Conditions:
Dyssocial Behavior
Eligibility:
MALE
18-25 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
An investigation of the neuropsychological processes underlying ethical decision making.
Detailed Description
This study will investigate the influence of reward sensitivity on cheating behavior via experimental manipulation of reward sensitivity using testosterone.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- males between 18 and 25
Exclusion
- recruitment will be limited to male participants between 18 and 25 years who have no current conditions that would preclude the use of testosterone. Specific exclusion criteria are:
- women of all ages
- males younger than 18 years and older than 25 years
- self-report discomfort with ingestion of testosterone for the purpose of this study
- body mass index lower than 18 or higher than 27
- prior diagnosis of major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobia, anxiety disorder, or other psychiatric conditions
- first-degree relatives diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder
- presence of a medical condition that would preclude the use of testosterone
- use of medications that would preclude the use of testosterone
- consumption of more than 5 cigarettes a day
- current use of testosterone enhancing products, such as gels, creams, and injections
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04865562
Start Date
March 1 2015
End Date
September 1 2016
Last Update
April 29 2021
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Robert Josephs
Austin, Texas, United States, 78712-1050