Scientists zap brains to unlock secrets of satiety
NCT ID NCT06105164
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to investigate how the cerebellum influences feelings of fullness and eating behavior. Researchers will compare brain activity and food choices in 150 healthy adults after they eat or fast. The goal is to better understand the brain circuits involved in appetite control, which could inform future obesity treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal a brain circuit that controls appetite, pointing toward new treatments for obesity.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, observational study in healthy people, not a treatment trial. It may not translate into real-world weight-loss solutions.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States
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McLean Hospital
RECRUITINGBelmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States
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