Brain scans and surveys: can we predict risky habits in young adults?

NCT ID NCT06941181

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study follows 117 young adults (ages 23–28) who were part of a long-term project since their teenage years. Researchers will use brain scans and surveys to see if certain brain patterns are linked to smoking, drinking, and drug use. The goal is to understand, not treat, how thinking skills affect health choices.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

  • Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061-0001, United States

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