tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity

Description

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

Obesity

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Study overview

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.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity: A Clinical Trial

tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity

Condition
Obesity
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55417-2309

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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, ages 18 years or older (up to age 80)
  • * 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
  • * History of any of the following: 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
  • * Acute substance dependence or withdrawal that would affect ability to complete cognitive training
  • * Moderately severe to severe depression (as identified on PHQ-9 scale during baseline screening)
  • * Other psychological or medical disorders requiring inpatient treatment (as identified during chart review)
  • * Presence of a known metabolic or hormonal disorder (such as Cushing's, untreated thyroid dysfunction, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus defined as a hemoglobin A1c \> 8.0), or significant edema/volume overload - all of which would affect weight
  • * Uncontrolled hypothyroidism that would affect weight

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Shalamar D Sibley, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Study Record Dates

2026-04-30