Childhood obesity may worsen MS brain damage, study finds
NCT ID NCT04593082
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at how being overweight or obese might make multiple sclerosis (MS) worse in children. Researchers will compare brain scans and blood tests from 58 kids with MS—half of normal weight and half overweight—to see if obesity leads to more inflammation and brain shrinkage. The goal is to understand the link so doctors can find better ways to slow MS early on.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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