Stomach signals may unlock secrets of food addiction
NCT ID NCT02638155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measured stomach electrical activity and hunger-related hormones in 23 adults with and without food addiction. Researchers compared stomach readings, hormone levels, and feelings of hunger to learn how the body's physiology differs in food addiction. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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TTU College of Human Sciences
Lubbock, Texas, 79409, United States
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