Brain scans reveal how cravings hijack your choices

NCT ID NCT06440577

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how strong desires (cravings) change the way people make decisions. Researchers will use brain scans and decision-making tasks to see how craving for opioids or a specific snack affects what people are willing to pay for items. The study involves 160 adults, including people being treated for opioid use disorder and healthy volunteers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

    RECRUITING

    Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States

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