Dopaminergic Activity in Antipsychotic-Naïve Patients Assessed With Positron Emission Tomography Before and After Partial Dopamine D2 Receptor Agonist Treatment: Association With Psychotic Symptoms and Treatment Response

Abstract

Striatal decarboxylation rate at baseline was associated with psychotic symptoms and treatment response. The strong association between k₃ and treatment effect potentially implicate on new treatment strategies.