The Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) On Food Craving

Ibrahim ZeylabiSindGani, Parviz Sabahi, Parvin Rafieinia

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Food cravings are defined as a desire without resistance to consumption. Food cravings may predict recurrence or weight gain in obese patients, including those undergoing obesity surgeries to lose weight. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of direct electrical stimulation from the skull on reducing food cravings. Using the available sampling method and taking into account the conditions for entering the sample, a sample of 20 people were selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Direct electrical stimulation device from the skull, visual analog scale to record the amount of craving, food trait questionnaire - short form were used as tools in this study. Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of covariance and univariate analysis of variance. The findings of this study showed that stimulation of a direct electrical session from the skull reduces the amount of food cravings. Due to the effectiveness of this method in reducing food cravings, it is recommended to use this method to reduce cravings in obese people.

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