Body fat linked to brain pressure? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT03144297

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study examined 100 patients having routine spinal taps to see if the pressure inside the skull is related to how much body fat they have. Researchers used a special machine called a Bod Pod to measure body fat without radiation. The goal was to better understand the connection between body fat and intracranial pressure.

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Locations

  • Benjamin Wakerley

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL13NN, United Kingdom

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