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NCT02953353 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Noninvasive Neuromodulation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Subjects With Obesity
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Sao Paulo.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 38
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT02953353 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Sao Paulo. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT02953353, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Sao Paulo.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 38 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
The overall goal of this proposal is to evaluate the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a noninvasive neuromodulation technique, to facilitate weight loss and weight loss maintenance in obesity. This is a novel clinical research study that examines the therapeutic potential of an innovative biomedical treatment for weight loss.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- OTHER Hypocaloric diet
- OTHER Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
Study Locations (3)
Massachusetts
- Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University - Boston
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School - Boston
São Paulo
- Clinical Hospital of Ribeirão Preto - Ribeirão Preto
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 38 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-03-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02953353
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02953353 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Sao Paulo, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is the first listed.
NCT02953353 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Massachusetts, São Paulo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02953353 about?
NCT02953353 is a clinical study titled "Noninvasive Neuromodulation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Subjects With Obesity". The overall goal of this proposal is to evaluate the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a noninvasive neuromodulation technique, to facilitate weight loss and weight loss maintenance in obesity. This is a novel clinical research study that examines the therapeutic potential ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02953353?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 38 participants. The study started on 2017-06-12. Estimated completion is 2019-03-29.
What conditions does trial NCT02953353 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02953353?
The interventions under investigation include: Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (DEVICE), Hypocaloric diet (OTHER), Sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02953353?
This trial is sponsored by University of Sao Paulo, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02953353 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Massachusetts, São Paulo. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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