Brain scans reveal how obesity drug targets appetite

NCT ID NCT02400359

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at how the weight-loss drug lorcaserin affects brain areas that control appetite and eating. About 40 obese adults will have brain scans (fMRI) and body composition tests to measure changes. The goal is to understand how the drug works in the brain, not to test if it helps people lose weight.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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