Brain scans reveal the price of resisting snacks
NCT ID NCT05795179
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at why people struggle with self-control, especially when trying to avoid tempting foods. Researchers will ask 300 adults on a diet how much they would pay to avoid seeing snacks, while scanning their brains to see which areas are active. They will also test how different types of stress affect these decisions. The goal is to understand the mental and brain processes behind self-control failures, not to treat or cure any condition.
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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