The effect of vasopressin treatment on learning in Down's syndrome

J. Eisenberg, Rahel Hamburger-Bar, R. H. Belmaker

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Abstract

Vasopressin is reported to enhance learning and memory in animal models. In 9 Down's syndrome patients DDAVP, a vasopressin derivative, was administered for 10 days, 40 μg per day, in a double-blind randomized crossover design. A visual-verbal paired associate learning test showed a not significant tendency for benefit with DDAVP. Word List memory was not improved with DDAVP treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-147
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Neural Transmission
Volume60
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 1984
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Biological Psychiatry

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