None listed
Conditions
Interventions
passing a rapidly alternating current through the coil wire, which produces a magnetic field that passes unimpeded through the scalp and bone, resulting in electrical stimulation of the cortex.
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s motor threshold (2000 pulses per session): 40 trains of 5 sec. with 25-sec. inter-train intervals will be administered over 20 min.
Sponsors
The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent's Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • 19 to 70 years old • BMI = 25kg/m2 • Ability to write, read, and understand all elements of the study • Informed consent signed.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Past history of head or eye injury or epilepsy • Body metallic implants, pacemaker, claustrophobia and any other contraindication to fMRI or rTMS; • Current use of psychotropic drugs (except for antidepressants on a stable dose for at least one month) • Current use of any anti-obesity drug (three months washout period for any other medication) • Pregnancy or breast feeding • Past history of Diabetes Mellitus, thyroid disease, renal disease and malignancy • Major psychiatric disorder requiring immediate treatment • Substance dependence • Individuals currently receiving any psychological therapy for their eating disorder • Substance dependence • severe infection, metabollic acidosis, acromegaly adn Cushing syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Body Weight | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Korean eating attitude test (KEAT-26) scores;HOMA-IR;visceral fat assessed by CT;structural and functionl change assessed by brain MRI;CERAD-K score | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSe-hong Kim
The Catholic University of Korea
Outcome results
None listed