Probiotics and oxytocin nasal spray as neuro-social-behavioral interventions for patients with autism spectrum disorders: a pilot randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication. Oxytocin (OXT), as a neuropeptide, plays a role in emotional and social behaviors. Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) supplementation led...

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Main Authors: Xue-Jun Kong, Jun Liu, Jing Li, Kenneth Kwong, Madelyn Koh, Piyawat Sukijthamapan, Jason J. Guo, Zhenyu Jim Sun, Yiqing Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
ASD
OXT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-0557-8