Status:
COMPLETED
tDCS for Impulsivity and Compulsivity in Obesity
Lead Sponsor:
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Center for Veterans Research and Education
Conditions:
Impulsivity
Compulsive Overeating
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Even when they know it can improve health, many individuals with loss of control eating struggle when they are trying to make and sustain new health habits for weight loss and maintenance of weight lo...
Detailed Description
Impulsivity and compulsivity are two psychological factors which contribute to addictive behaviors. Impulsivity is characterized by lack of foresight and planning, and excessive risk taking. Impulsivi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Obese (BMI\>30)
- Adults ages 18 years or older receiving care through the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System
- Able to understand English, self-consent and follow study-related procedures
- Willing to use a reliable form of birth control if they are of females of child-bearing potential.
Exclusion
- History of any of the following issues: seizures, severe or moderate head injury, head surgery, significant neurological disorder(significance based on Principal Investigator's judgment), frequent severe headaches
- History of scalp conditions such as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis
- Metal in head (other than in mouth) including shrapnel/surgical clips/welding fragments
- Implanted medical devices (including pumps and cardiac pacemakers)
- Pregnancy
- Active substance abuse
- Psychological or medical disorders requiring inpatient treatment
- Presence of a known metabolic or hormonal disorder (such as Cushing's) which affects weight/appetite. (History of hypothyroidism is acceptable if subject is on treatment with normal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) on most recent check within the last 3 months and has been on stable dosage of l-thyroxine for at least 3 months, taking it as prescribed.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 3 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 26 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04405089
Start Date
May 3 2018
End Date
June 26 2020
Last Update
November 7 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55417