Brain scans reveal why some kids gain weight
NCT ID NCT06861868
First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why some children develop obesity by examining brain activity, eating behaviors, and genetics. Researchers will measure how kids' brains respond to food and how that relates to their weight. The goal is to find early clues that could lead to better ways to prevent or treat obesity in children.
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Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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University of Washington
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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