MRI study seeks brain clues in metabolic disease
NCT ID NCT06709846
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to look for brain differences in people with metabolic diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over time and link them to body fat and other health measures. About 126 adults will take part at Ulm University Hospital. No drugs or treatments are being tested.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better understand how metabolic diseases affect the brain over time.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct medical benefit for participants.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Ulm
RECRUITINGUlm, 89081, Germany
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