Brain scans and snack tests: new study seeks to unlock why kids become obese
NCT ID NCT06861868
First seen Apr 17, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why some children become overweight or obese by examining their eating habits, brain activity, and family history. Researchers will measure how kids' brains respond to food and how well they control their eating. 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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