Brain zaps lead to weight gain: scientists investigate why
NCT ID NCT00221793
First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at why people with Parkinson's disease often gain weight after getting deep brain stimulation (a treatment that uses electrical pulses in the brain). Researchers measured energy use and calorie intake in 20 patients to see if weight gain is linked to changes in how the body burns energy. The goal was to better understand this side effect, not to test a new treatment.
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Service de neurologie Hôpital Haut-Lévêque
Pessac, 33604, France
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