Brain zaps for weight loss: new study tests magnetic therapy on cravings
NCT ID NCT06945731
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2022
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * BMI \> 25 kg/m² * Ability to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy * Active alcohol or substance abuse * Severe active health condition * Cochlear implants * Inability to provide written consent * BMI \< 25 kg/m² * Age under 18 years
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universital General Hospital of Larissa
Larissa, Thessaly, 41334, Greece
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