tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity
Start Date
11/23/2022
Completion Date
12/31/2026
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.
Detailed Description
Two-hundred forty individuals will be screened with the goal of consenting and enrolling up to 124 patients and 88 patients completing the study. Participants completing the study will concurrently complete a structured weight loss program. The investigators' study protocol will consist of 13 study visits including four testing days, one before (V1), one on the day of the tenth session of tDCS (V11), another test visit (V12) 6 weeks later, and a final test visit approximately 4 months after beginning stimulation (V13).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 80 years
Interventions
Sham Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
Conditions
Locations
Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417-2309
United States