U.S., Aug. 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07108673) titled 'Value of Voxel-Based Morphometry in Schizophrenia' on July 31.
Brief Summary: This cross-sectional observational study investigates structural brain abnormalities in schizophrenia and nicotine use disorder (NUD), with a focus on understanding how these abnormalities correlate with behavioral traits such as decision-making and impulsivity. Schizophrenia is often associated with reduced gray matter (GM) in the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex, while nicotine dependence is linked to changes in brain regions involved in reward processing. Nicotine use is particularly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia, potentia...