Status:
COMPLETED
Empathy, Psychopathy and Autism: Behavioural Associations and the Role of an Oxytocin Receptor Polymorphism in a Non-clinical Adult Population
Lead Sponsor:
St Mary's University College
Conditions:
Empathy
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This is an investigation into the associations between psychopathic traits, autistic traits and empathy (cognitive and affective) in the general population as measured using three self report question...
Detailed Description
In clinical populations with psychopathy or autism, associations with different forms of empathy have been found. An increase in autistic traits has been found to be associated with a decrease in cogn...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years of age at time of participation
- Proficient English reading comprehension
Exclusion
- Current or previous diagnosis of a psychopathy, autism or related conditions.
- Not proficient in English reading comprehension
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
126 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04746027
Start Date
July 1 2017
End Date
November 1 2018
Last Update
February 9 2021
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St Mary's University
London, United Kingdom, TW14SX