Brain scans reveal why we give in to temptation
NCT ID NCT05795179
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at why people struggle with self-control, especially around tempting foods. Researchers will ask 300 adults on a diet how much they would pay to avoid seeing tempting snacks, while also scanning their brains. The goal is to understand the mental and brain processes behind self-control failures and how stress affects them.
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