Clinical Trial

Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Prepare the Patient for Bariatric Surgery (REBAS)

Study acronym: REBAS
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Summary
Obesity is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, which triggers physiological mechanisms that increase the risk of a wide range of health problems. The most effective treatment for severe obesity is metabolic-bariatric surgery, which can lead to a 15-20% weight reduction, significantly lowering the risks of illness and death. However, the success of this surgery can be threatened by poor eating habits after the procedure. The main goal of this study is to enhance the long-term effectiveness of bariatric surgery by combining it with non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) targeting inhibitory centers before the operation. Additionally, the investigators aim to comprehensively monitor patients before and after surgery, focusing on investigating changes in brain function associated with the achieved weight loss.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06874309
Lead Sponsor Masaryk University
Collaborators: St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Conditions Obesity
Enrollment 65 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
Primary Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-03-13