Milkshake brain scans reveal obesity clues
NCT ID NCT04522947
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study used brain scans (fMRI) to see how young adults' brains react to the anticipation and taste of a milkshake compared to a tasteless solution. Researchers focused on reward-related brain regions to identify patterns that might predict obesity risk. The study involved 187 participants and has already been completed.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States