Brain scans reveal dopamine secrets in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT00942981

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how dopamine receptors in the brain work in people with schizophrenia compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers used special PET and MRI scans to measure two types of dopamine receptors. The goal was to better understand what causes schizophrenia, which could lead to improved treatments in the future. About 283 adults took part.

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  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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