Effects of home-based brain stimulation on appetite
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation device used at home can help reduce appetite and binge eating. You will receive either active or inactive stimulation while using a smartphone app to track your eating habits, which may help you feel more in control around food.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 to 65 years old.
- You must have binge eating symptoms (a score of 18 or more on a standard scale).
- Your weight must be in a healthy range (Body Mass Index of 18.5 or above).
- You have not had major weight changes or lifestyle changes in the past 3 months.
- You can use an Android smartphone for the study app.
- You do not have certain implanted medical devices like a pacemaker or brain stimulator.
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