Brain zaps for weight loss: new study tests magnetic therapy on cravings

NCT ID NCT06945731

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help overweight and obese adults lose weight and reduce food cravings. Fifty participants received either real rTMS, fake rTMS, or no treatment over 5 weeks. The goal was to see if stimulating a specific brain area could lower BMI and improve eating habits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universital General Hospital of Larissa

    Larissa, Thessaly, 41334, Greece