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Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Prepare the Patient for Bariatric Surgery (REBAS)
Led by Masaryk University · Updated on 2025-03-13
65
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
191 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Masaryk University
Lead Sponsor
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St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Obesity is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, which triggers physiological mechanisms that increase the risk of a wide range of health problems. The most effective treatment for severe obesity is metabolic-bariatric surgery, which can lead to a 15-20% weight reduction, significantly lowering the risks of illness and death. However, the success of this surgery can be threatened by poor eating habits after the procedure. The main goal of this study is to enhance the long-term effectiveness of bariatric surgery by combining it with non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) targeting inhibitory centers before the operation. Additionally, the investigators aim to comprehensively monitor patients before and after surgery, focusing on investigating changes in brain function associated with the achieved weight loss.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Prepare the Patient for Bariatric Surgery (REBAS)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 to 65 with severe or morbid obesity (BMI over 35 or 40 kg/m2)
- Eligible for bariatric surgery according to current guidelines
- Reduced control over eating behavior as shown in the Eating Habits Questionnaire
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to provide informed consent or cooperate with study procedures
- Personal history of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation
- Previous bariatric surgery
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study
- Deemed unsuitable for the study by a physician or neuropsychologist
- Having dreadlocks preventing EEG use
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Saint Anne's University Hospital
Brno, Czechia, Czechia, 60200
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2
Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University
Brno, Czechia, Czechia, 62500
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Research Team
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Petra Holštajn Zemánková, Dr.
CONTACT
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Sylvie Kropáčová, Dr.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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