Clinical trial for Appetitive Behavior
Official title Validation of a Novel Cerebellar-striatal Satiety Circuit in Humans
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06105164
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to learn whether stimulating the cerebellum changes satiety, the feeling of fullness, in people without health problems.
- Who it's for
- Healthy adults who do not have obesity or eating disorders.
- What's involved
- Participants will have a magnetic coil placed on their scalp to deliver transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) while researchers observe any changes in hunger or fullness.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy individuals aged 18 to 65
- BMI of 20-35.0 kg/m2
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- Good general health
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent document
You likely can't join if
- Current and/or past medical conditions
- Current and/or past eating disorder
- On a restricted diet and/or taking weight loss medication(s)
- History of bariatric surgery
- Weight fluctuation \>3% in past 3 months
- Recent history of illicit recreational drug abuse
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy individuals aged 18 to 65
- BMI of 20-35.0 kg/m2
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- Good general health
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent document
- Current and/or past medical conditions
- Current and/or past eating disorder
- On a restricted diet and/or taking weight loss medication(s)
- History of bariatric surgery
- Weight fluctuation \>3% in past 3 months
- Recent history of illicit recreational drug abuse
- Current nicotine use
- Intellectual disability
- Conditions that might result in increased risks of side effects or complications from TMS or MRI
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Belmont, Massachusetts, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Belmont, Massachusetts, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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