Brain scans reveal dopamine secrets in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT00942981
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 30 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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