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tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-04-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
214 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Veteran enrolled in a MOVE! Weight Management Program (group or individual) at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Obese (BMI >30 or BMI >27 plus at least one weight-related comorbidity)
- Adults aged 18 years or older up to 80 years
- Able to understand English, self-consent, and follow study-related procedures
- Willing to use a reliable form of birth control if female of child-bearing potential
You will not qualify if you...
- History of seizures, severe or moderate head injury, head surgery, or significant neurological disorder
- Frequent severe headaches
- History of scalp conditions such as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis
- Metal in head (other than in mouth), including shrapnel, surgical clips, or welding fragments
- Implanted medical devices, including pumps and cardiac pacemakers
- Pregnancy
- Acute substance dependence or withdrawal affecting ability to complete cognitive training
- Moderately severe to severe depression as identified on PHQ-9 during baseline screening
- Psychological or medical disorders requiring inpatient treatment
- Known metabolic or hormonal disorders affecting weight (e.g., Cushing's, untreated thyroid dysfunction, uncontrolled diabetes with hemoglobin A1c > 8.0)
- Significant edema or volume overload affecting weight
- Uncontrolled hypothyroidism that would affect weight
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55417-2309
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Shalamar D Sibley, MD
CONTACT
L
Lisa E Keacher, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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