Brain stimulation for weight gain from antipsychotic medicines
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of brain stimulation called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can safely reduce the weight gain often caused by antipsychotic medications. If you've gained weight after taking these drugs, this non-invasive treatment might help you manage weight without changing your medicines.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You need a diagnosis of schizophrenia, confirmed by a psychiatric interview.
- You must have gained about 7% of your body weight after starting antipsychotic medication within the last 2 years.
- Your current medications must be stable, and you must not have changed dose by more than 25% during the study.
- No metal implants, electronic devices in the head, personal or family history of epilepsy, or other MRI or brain-stimulation safety issues.
- You must not be pregnant, nursing, or have plans for other weight-loss treatments during the study.
Quick eligibility check
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