New imaging study maps opioid receptors in the body

NCT ID NCT05528848

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This pilot study uses special PET scans to see where opioids bind in the brain and body of up to 60 adults, including some with opioid use disorder. Researchers aim to understand how opioid receptors work in different organs, which could help improve treatments. Participants may receive a medication that blocks opioids to compare the effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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