Personalized brain stimulation for impulse control: a pilot study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This early study tests whether a personalized type of noninvasive brain stimulation (called rTMS) can help people who have trouble controlling impulsive behaviors, especially related to eating. It is for adults with a BMI over 30 who do not have other major medical or mental health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 – you can check with your doctor.
- You do not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, or certain neurological conditions.
- You are not currently using insulin or have type 1 diabetes.
- You do not have a current or past mental health diagnosis.
- You are not taking any weight-loss medications or using marijuana daily.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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