Brain scans reveal sex differences in Smokers' glutamate levels
NCT ID NCT05279053
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at how smoking and sex affect a brain chemical called glutamate in 58 adults. Researchers used brain scans to measure glutamate in key areas linked to withdrawal, and also checked hormone levels in women. The goal was to understand why men and women may experience smoking differently, which could guide future treatments.
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UCLA Semel Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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