Effects of Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Appetite
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age19-65
SponsorSeoul National University Hospital
About this trial
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-design study aims to evaluate the neurophysiological effects of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on appetite in adults with binge eating tendencies.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active tDCS group or a sham stimulation group. After baseline assessments, participants will self-administer home-based tDCS twice daily for 4 weeks using a wearable wellness device. Appetite, eating behavior, body composition, dietary intake, and psychological outcomes will be assessed throughout the study to evaluate both the acute and chronic effects of repeated tDCS.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged 19 to 65 years
Binge Eating Scale (BES) score ≥18
BMI ≥18.5 kg/m²
No significant weight loss or lifestyle changes during the previous 3 months
Disqualifiers
Unable to understand the study procedures or provide informed consent
Implanted pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, deep brain stimulator, cochlear implant, coronary stent, or other implanted metallic medical devices (dental implants and joint prostheses are allowed)
Diagnosis or treatment for a psychiatric or neurological disorder within the previous 3 months
Use of medications affecting appetite or body weight within the previous month
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Active Home-Based tDCS
- Sham Home-Based tDCS
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov