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Effect of aerobic exercise and brain stimulation on food craving

Not Applicable
Conditions
Overweight and obesity.
Overweight and obesity
Registration Number
IRCT20210617051606N7
Lead Sponsor
Razi University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 18 to 50 years
Resident of Kermanshah
Body mass index between 25 to 34.9 kg/m2
Being right handed
Having food cravings (total score of 108 or above according to the 15-item food craving questionnaire and 12-point visual analog food craving questionnaire)
Getting the certification of no prohibition of participating in the exercise training program from a specialist

Exclusion Criteria

History of seizures, epilepsy, or other neurological diseases
Existence of implantable devices or pacemakers in the body
Tobacco, alcohol, and drug consumption
Existence of ant musculoskeletal disorders
Participation in regular exercise training program or weight loss program in last 6 months
Menopause

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in food craving. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Standard questionnaires of food craving.;Impulsivity. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Go/ No Go cognitive test software.;Risky decision-making. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: IOWA gambling cognitive test software.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Depression. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Center for epidemiologic studies depression scale.;Self-concept. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Robson self-concept questionnaire.;Cognitive flexibility. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: cognitive flexibility questionnaire.
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