Investigating the effect of continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) on the brain's response to food cues in adults with obesity: a pilot study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Food cravings; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001190796
• Lead Sponsor: Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-09-06
• Study Completion: 2023-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged between 18 and 55 years old
• Body mass index (BMI) equal to or exceeding 30 kg/m2
• Able to read and converse in English
• Weigh less than 200 kg
• No current diagnosis of neurological, endocrine, or metabolic disorder affecting brain function

Exclusion Criteria

• Body weight of more than 200 kg
• Contraindications to brain stimulation identified by the TMS safety screening form, a history of seizures, frequent migraine headaches, or any other diagnosed neurological, endocrine, or metabolic condition affecting brain function
• Diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychosis
• MRI contraindications indicated by MRI screening procedures
• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• No smartphone device

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified