Could magnetic pulses curb overeating? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06639594
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with impulse control disorders, specifically excessive eating. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 21 to 60 with a BMI over 30 to receive personalized, accelerated rTMS sessions. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if it reduces impulsive eating behaviors.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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