Brain scans and sweetener use
This study uses brain scans to see how non-nutritive sweeteners (like those in diet drinks) affect the brain. It may help understand why some people use these sweeteners more than others.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You either use very little or a lot of non-nutritive sweeteners (like diet soda or sugar substitutes).
- You have no metal in your body (like implants or pacemakers) and are not claustrophobic.
- You do not smoke, drink heavily, use drugs, gamble excessively, or have a video game addiction.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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