Methods of improving behavioral therapies
AssigneeEmory University
InventorsLarry James Young, Meera E. Modi
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
This disclosure provides methods of using compounds that act to increase oxytocin release, including certain melanocortin receptor agonists, for treating or reducing the severity of psychotherapeutic or social disorders such as autism, and in particular the use of these compounds as an adjunct to psychotherapeutic counseling or behavioral therapy.
Claims5
A method of improving reciprocal social interactions during a psychotherapy treatment comprising administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising bremelanotide or salt thereof to a subject diagnosed with autism, Asperger syndrome, or an autistic spectrum disorder wherein the administration is about the time period a psychotherapy session is being conducted and the session includes exposure to a reciprocal social interaction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.