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

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