Brain scans reveal hidden costs of resisting temptation
NCT ID NCT05795179
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why people struggle with self-control, especially when trying to resist tempting foods. Researchers will ask 300 healthy adults to complete tasks that measure how much they would pay to avoid temptation, while also undergoing brain scans and stress tests. The goal is to understand the mental and brain processes behind self-control failures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal why self-control fails and point toward strategies to improve it.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with no treatment being tested, so it will not directly change medical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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