Brain stimulation before weight-loss surgery for better eating control
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if gentle electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) before weight-loss surgery can help you gain better control over your eating habits. It's designed for people with severe obesity who struggle with overeating.
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Who can take part
- You have severe obesity (BMI over 35) and are eligible for weight-loss surgery.
- You often feel like you lose control over your eating (what doctors call 'disinhibition').
- You have NOT had a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery before.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You don't have dreadlocks (they can interfere with the brain-monitoring cap).
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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