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Effects of Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Appetite
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital
Summary
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-design study aims to evaluate the neurophysiological effects of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on appetite in adults with binge eating tendencies. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active tDCS group or a sham stimulation group. After baseline assessments, participants will self-administer home-based tDCS twice daily for 4 weeks using a wearable wellness device. Appetite, eating behavior, body composition, dietary intake, and psychological outcomes will be assessed throughout the study to evaluate both the acute and chronic effects of repeated tDCS.
Official title: Neurophysiological Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Appetite: Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Design
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-08-15
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2026-08-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Active Home-Based tDCS
Participants receive active home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) using a wearable wellness scalp stimulation device. Active stimulation delivers 1.0 mA direct current for 20 minutes twice daily for 4 weeks.
Sham Home-Based tDCS
Participants receive sham home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) using the same wearable wellness scalp stimulation device. Sham stimulation delivers brief current only at the beginning and end of each session to maintain blinding.