MRI scans reveal gut secrets in obesity battle
NCT ID NCT03860623
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used MRI scans to compare how quickly food leaves the stomach and how the gut responds to eating in 12 people with obesity and 12 healthy-weight individuals. Researchers also measured gut hormones and blood flow to learn more about why some people remain obese. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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Queens Medical Centre
Nottingham, Notts, NG72UH, United Kingdom
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