Scientists scan brains to crack the code of smoking addiction

NCT ID NCT01867411

Summary

This study aimed to understand why some people find it harder to quit smoking than others. Researchers used brain scans (MRIs) and genetic tests on 159 smokers, former smokers, and non-smokers to look for patterns linked to addiction. The goal was to gather information that could one day help predict who might struggle to quit and lead to better treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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