Brain scans reveal how obesity drug targets appetite

NCT ID NCT02400359

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how the weight-loss drug lorcaserin changes brain activity related to appetite and food intake. About 40 adults with obesity will have brain scans and body composition tests. The goal is to understand which brain areas the drug affects, not to test if it works for weight loss.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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