Diet soda alters brain connections, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07183254
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how long-term use of non-nutritive artificial sweeteners (like those in diet drinks) affects brain connectivity. Researchers will use resting-state MRI scans to compare brain activity in 100 healthy young adults who consume either low or high amounts of these sweeteners. The goal is to understand if these sweeteners change the brain's reward circuits, which could influence eating behavior.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how artificial sweeteners change brain activity, possibly guiding future research on diet and brain health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small and early-stage, so results may not apply broadly or lead to direct health advice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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