Brain inflammation may explain why dieters regain weight
NCT ID NCT03578887
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looked at 112 people to see if brain inflammation (called gliosis) affects weight loss and regain. Researchers used MRI scans to compare people who lost weight through diet or surgery. The goal was to learn why weight often returns after dieting and how the brain might be involved.
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University of Washington - South Lake Union
Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
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