Can exercise rewire the brain to stop stress eating?

NCT ID NCT06627569

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at how exercise changes the way the brain responds to stress and food in overweight veterans. Researchers will use brain scans and hormone tests to see if a 12-week exercise program alters reactions to high-calorie food images and mental math tasks. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind stress-related eating, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States

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