Scientists use advanced MRI to map addiction in the brain

NCT ID NCT01036581

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study aims to develop better MRI techniques to see how drug addiction changes the brain. Researchers will scan the brains of up to 1,000 adults, including smokers, non-smokers, and people who use drugs or not. The goal is to improve our understanding of addiction and pave the way for better treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse, Biomedical Research Center (BRC)

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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