Prader-Willi Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: - Genetically confirmed diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome - Age between 3 and 16 years - Currently on growth hormone treatment for at least 1 year - Behavioural problems (for example temper tantrums and autistic behaviour) and/or be in nutritional phase 2b or 3 according to Miller.;For fMRI: age > 6 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe psychiatric problems - Non-cooperatieve behaviour - Allergic reactions or hypersensitivity for oxytocin - Serious illness - Cardiac abnormalities - Extremely low dietary intake or less than minimal required intake acoording to WHO - Medication to reduce weight (fat)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of different dosing regimens of intranasal oxytocin administration on changes in social behaviour assessed by the oxytocin study questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect of different dosing regimens of intranasal oxytocin administration on changes in: - Body composition (anthropometric measurements, BMI and DXA-scan) - Quality of life (DUX25 and DUXPWS) - Hyperphagia questionnaire (hyperphagia questionnaire Dykens) - Theory of Mind (TOM test) - Change in social and eating behaviour (diary) - fMRI (BOLD responses during a task with food pictures - Laboratory parameters (oxytocin in saliva and blood) - Safety parameters (laboratory parameters and medical assessments). | — |
Countries
The Netherlands