RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05225233

tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity: A Clinical Trial


Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

124 participants

Start Date

Nov 23, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the effectiveness of cognitive training to reduce impulsivity in individuals with obesity, and to evaluate weight change with these individuals. The long-term goal of this research is to develop new treatment approaches for individuals with obesity.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and a medical device called Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) for people with obesity. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 80 Years.

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Interventions

DEVICESham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

Cognitive training concurrent with sham tDCS (30 seconds ramp up/ramp down at the beginning of the session)

DEVICEActive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

Cognitive training concurrent with 2 mAmps of anodal stimulation applied to the left frontal cortex for 20 minutes.


Locations(1)

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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