Brain scans reveal dopamine receptor secrets in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT00942981

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how certain brain receptors (dopamine D1 and D2/3) work in people with schizophrenia compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers used special brain scans (PET and MRI) to measure these receptors. The goal was to better understand what causes schizophrenia, which could lead to improved treatments in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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