Scientists scan brains to see how cannabis receptors vary in mental illness

NCT ID NCT01730781

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026

Summary

This study uses PET brain scans to measure cannabinoid receptors in healthy volunteers and people with conditions like schizophrenia, cannabis dependence, PTSD, and opioid use disorder. Researchers want to understand how these receptors differ across groups and how they change with abstinence from cannabis. The study does not offer treatment but aims to gather knowledge about brain chemistry.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Connecticut Mental Health Center, Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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