Teen obesity and blood sugar changes may reshape the brain, study warns
NCT ID NCT05277558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how being overweight or having early signs of type 2 diabetes affects the brains of teenagers aged 12 to 17. Researchers will use brain scans and memory tests to see which factors—like insulin resistance or inflammation—are most linked to changes in brain structure and thinking skills. The goal is to understand how these risks impact brain development over time, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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