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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on the appetite in overweight and obese adults

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on the appetite in overweight and obese adults

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20180220007
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-02-20
Start date
2013-10-01
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

Volunteers age 20 &#45

Interventions

Anodal tDCS was placed over right DLPFC. The device delivered 2 mA current to the brain. Stimulation was performed for 20 minutes&#44
3 sessions/wk for 4 weeks.,Sham tDCS was place over right DLPFC. The stimulation parameter was similar to that of the real tDCS group.
Experimental Device,Sham Comparator Device

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI > 25 age 20-60

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindication to use tDCS : -Implanted metal devices -History of seizures -Taking any medication associated with lowered seizure threshold -History of brain surgery or history of loss of consciousness >15 min 2.History of an eating disorder or depression 3.History of an autoimmune or endocrine disorder 4.Pregnancy or lactation 5.Taking contraceptive drugs and hormone replacement therapy 6.On weight loss medication or currently participating in a weight loss program

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Appetite sensation 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks Visual analogue scales of appetite

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Body weight 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks kg,Body mass index 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks Kg/m2,Waist circumference 0, 2nd, 4th, 8th and 12th weeks cm

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPim Terachinda

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

pim_bh@yahoo.com0898318773

Outcome results

None listed

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