Feasibility of Accelerated, Personalized rTMS as an Adjuvant for Impulse Control Disorders: a Pilot Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-60
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

About this trial

To learn if accelerated rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) can be used as a possible therapy for excessive eating.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 21 to 60

BMI>30 (confirmed at in person visit)

Able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and complete all aspects of the study.

Have an address and telephone number where they may be reached.

Disqualifiers

rTMS exposure for treatment or research purposes in the last 6 months.

History of seizure, epilepsy, syncope, fainting episode, or head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness.

Presence or history of neurological disorders (migraine, stroke, Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), increased intracranial pressure).

History of brain surgery, implanted electronic device, metal in the head.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators