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Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the appetite in overweight and obese adults

The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the appetite sensation in overweight and obese adults: randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20160401003
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2016-04-01
Start date
2013-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

appetite sensation overweight adults obese adults transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)&#44

Interventions

The subject was stimulated with the real tDCS 2 mA&#44
anode on right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and cathode on left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for 20 minutes. ,The subject was stimulated with the sham tDCS&#44
anode on right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and cathode on left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for 20 minutes.
Experimental Device,Sham Comparator Device
Real tDCS,Sham tDCS

Sponsors

Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund
Lead Sponsor
Ratchadapiseksompotch Fund
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Thai adults BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindication for tDCS stimulation such as metallic implant, seizure, head surgery. History of eating disorder Pregnancy, breast feeding Endocrine disorder Depression

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analogue scales (VAS) in assessment of appetite baseline and at 2, 4 week after intervention 100 millimeter—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
BMI baseline and at 2, 4, 8, 12 week after 1st intervention kg/m2,Waist Circumstance baseline and at 2, 4, 8, 12 week after 1st intervention cm.,Body weight baseline and at 2, 4, 8, 12 week after 1st intervention kg.—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKrisna Piravej

Faculty of Medicine

kppmrchula@gmail.com66818315273

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026