How the brain and body respond to food in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your brain and body respond to food based on your weight. You'll eat a standard meal and have brain scans (MRI) to see how your brain reacts.
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Who can take part
- You must be either overweight (BMI 28 or higher) or at a healthy weight (BMI 18.5–23.9).
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- You must be right-handed.
- You cannot have diabetes, serious heart, liver, kidney, or stomach problems, or a history of brain or mental health issues like depression or epilepsy.
- You cannot have metal implants or be claustrophobic (since you'll need an MRI).
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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