Childhood obesity linked to worse MS outcomes in new study

NCT ID NCT04593082

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how being overweight or obese may make multiple sclerosis (MS) worse in children. Researchers will compare brain scans and blood tests between normal-weight and overweight kids with MS to see if obesity leads to more inflammation and brain shrinkage. The goal is to understand why obesity might speed up MS damage, which could lead to better treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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