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How does the way sugar enters the body affect brain glucose?

We are conducting a research study to understand how different ways of taking sugar into the body change how much sugar gets into the brain. This information may be helpful to get learn about obesity, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's Disease).

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 45 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

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Location

Thank you for your interest, but this study is not currently enrolling.

North Carolina (Statewide)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Brooke Matson
Medicine-Endocrinology

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Stomach, Digestion and Gut Health
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Glands and Hormones
Healthy Volunteer or General Population

IRB Number

24-1476

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