How Body Weight Affects Decision-Making and Reward
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This research study explores how obesity and insulin sensitivity (how well your body processes sugar) affect how your brain makes decisions and processes rewards. You'll undergo brain imaging and blood tests to help scientists understand these connections.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 45 years old
- Your weight has been stable (within 5 pounds) for the past 3 months
- Weigh more than 110 pounds
- Live in or near Roanoke, VA, and can attend in-person sessions
- Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
- Have a BMI (body mass index) between 18.5 and 40
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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