tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity (NCT05225233)
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity: A Clinical Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to investigate if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the effectiveness of cognitive training to reduce impulsivity in individuals with obesity, and to evaluate weight change with these individuals. The long-term goal of this research is to develop new treatment approaches for individuals with obesity.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis, Minnesota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (612) 725-2000
Email: Shalamar.Sibley@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.