Brain scans reveal why some kids struggle with weight loss

NCT ID NCT04520490

Summary

This study is testing whether adding a weekly medication to family-based behavioral therapy helps children aged 10-12 manage obesity better. Researchers will use brain scans to understand how children's brains respond to food cues and whether this affects weight loss. The goal is to improve long-term weight management by combining behavioral support with medical treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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