Cited by 179Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation StudiesEating Disorders and BehaviorsNeural and Behavioral Psychology Studies

Effect of left prefrontal repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on food craving

Uher, Rudolf, Yoganathan, Daniella, Mogg, Andrew, Eranti, Savithasri V., Treasure, Janet, Campbell, Iain C., McLoughlin, Declan M., Schmidt, Ulrike·2005·Biological Psychiatry

Abstract

Background Dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex is implicated in craving for drugs and food. This study explores the effect of prefrontal cortex stimulation on food craving. Methods In a randomized double-blind parallel group study, 28 women, who reported frequent cravings for food were exposed to foods that typically elicit strong cravings before and after a single session of real or sham 10-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex at an intensity of 110% individual motor threshold. Results Self-reported food craving during exposure to the experimental foods remained stable before and after real stimulation compared with sham stimulation in which cravings increased over the experimental session. Consumption of snack foods within a 5-min period after stimulation did not differ between groups. Conclusions Prefrontal stimulation inhibits the development of craving. A longer period of observation is necessary to establish whether there is an effect on food consumption.

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Authors
Uher, R., Yoganathan, D., Mogg, A., Eranti, S. V., Treasure, J., Campbell, I. C., McLoughlin, D. M., & Schmidt, U.
Affiliations
King's College London (GB)
Corresponding author
Uher, Rudolf
Venue
Biological Psychiatry
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2005-11
Volume
58
Issue
10
Pages
840-842
ISSN
0006-3223 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2042891206
Cited by
179
References
20
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biological Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
Keywords
food cravings, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, prefrontal cortex dysfunction, sham stimulation, snack food consumption, women
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Double-Blind Method, Eating, Feeding Behavior, Female, Humans, Functional Laterality, Behavior, Addictive, Prefrontal Cortex, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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