Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on the appetite in overweight and obese adults

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Volunteers age 20 - 60 years old who have Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2; tDCS, overweight obesity, BMI, appetite

• Registration Number: TCTR20180220007
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2013-12-12
• Study Start: 2018-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

BMI > 25
age 20-60

Exclusion Criteria

1.Contraindication to use tDCS :
-Implanted metal devices
-History of seizures
-Taking any medication associated with lowered seizure threshold
-History of brain surgery or history of loss of consciousness >15 min
2.History of an eating disorder or depression
3.History of an autoimmune or endocrine disorder
4.Pregnancy or lactation
5.Taking contraceptive drugs and hormone replacement therapy
6.On weight loss medication or currently participating in a weight loss program

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Appetite sensation 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks Visual analogue scales of appetite

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body weight 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks kg,Body mass index 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks Kg/m2,Waist circumference 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks cm