Brain clock linked to diabetes risk in new imaging study

NCT ID NCT05314855

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the brain's central clock (the suprachiasmatic nucleus) works differently in people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Researchers used advanced MRI scans to measure brain activity in response to light in 28 obese adults. The goal was to better understand how the brain clock might contribute to these conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC

    Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105AZ, Netherlands

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