Brain scans reveal Opioid's impact on Self-Control
NCT ID NCT03190954
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 42 times
Summary
This study looked at how heavy opioid use changes dopamine, a brain chemical linked to addiction and self-control. Researchers compared people with opioid use disorder (some on medication, some not) to healthy volunteers using brain scans and thinking tests. The goal was to understand brain changes, not to test a new treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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