Can brain stimulation reduce food cravings and help weight control?
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help reduce food cravings and support weight control in adults who struggle with these issues but are otherwise healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have trouble with food cravings or controlling your weight.
- You do not have a serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder).
- You do not have a severe neurological condition (like a brain tumor or epilepsy).
- You do not have any metal implants in your head or neck, or a history of seizures.
- You are not currently taking any weight-loss medication.
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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