Clinical Trial: Effects of Ad Libitum Ultra-Processed Diet on Brain Dopamine in Humans

U.S., Nov. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07920952) titled 'Effects of Ad Libitum Ultra-Processed Diet on Brain Dopamine in Humans' on Nov. 05.

Brief Summary: Background:

Dopamine is a chemical that the brain makes when a person expects a reward. Researchers want to learn more about how eating different types of food affects dopamine levels in the brain.

Objective:

To test how eating different foods affects dopamine levels in the brains of healthy people.

Eligibility:

Healthy people aged 18 to 45 years old.

Design:

Participants will be divided into 2 groups (cohorts). Both will have overnight stays in the clinic.

All participants will be screened. They will talk to a dietitian about t...