Brain scans reveal how opioids warp decision-making
NCT ID NCT03958474
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at how opioid use and withdrawal change the way people make decisions. Twelve adults with opioid use disorder played a gambling task while their brains were scanned. The goal was to understand the brain processes behind poor choices and to find a safe dose of a study drug for future research.
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Laboratory of Human Behavioral Pharmacology
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536-0086, United States
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