Brain scans after meals: unlocking Obesity's secrets?

NCT ID NCT07392905

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the brain reacts to different nutrients (sugar, fat, or protein) in people with obesity compared to healthy-weight individuals. Researchers will use brain scans and blood tests to see if there are differences in brain activity and metabolism after eating. The goal is to better understand why some people struggle with weight, which could lead to better treatments in the future.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding Behavior metabolic disease Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Department of Endocrinology, Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Medical Center,Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China 210008, China

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