Obesity study probes hidden links between iron, gut bugs, and brainpower

NCT ID NCT05345106

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how iron levels in the brain, gut bacteria, and blood sugar are connected to thinking and memory in people with obesity. Researchers will track 138 adults aged 30-65 using brain scans, glucose monitors, sleep trackers, and cognitive tests. The goal is to understand these relationships, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI)

    Girona, Girona, 17007, Spain