Scientists probe the price of willpower
NCT ID NCT05795179
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at why people struggle with self-control, especially when trying to avoid tempting snacks. Researchers will ask 300 adults on a diet how much they would pay to avoid junk food, while scanning their brains and testing how stress affects their choices. 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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