Brain zaps for snack attacks? device shows promise for food cravings
NCT ID NCT06889298
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a device called BTL-699, which uses magnetic stimulation on the brain, could temporarily reduce food cravings in adults. Twenty-nine participants with frequent cravings received 4 to 6 treatments and filled out questionnaires about their cravings and comfort. The goal was to see if cravings decreased after treatment and at follow-up visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
BTL-699 device (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a temporary, non-drug option to help manage food cravings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 29 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect is only temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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National Institute for Mental Health
Klecany, 250 67, Czechia