Modulating food craving-related neural oscillations using tACS: study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled trial
We hypothesize that theta-tACS over the ACC and insula will enhance inhibitory control and interoceptive awareness, while alpha-tACS over the DLPFC will improve top-down regulatory processes. This protocol aims to clarify the neural mechanisms underlying food cravings and evaluate tACS as a promising intervention for compulsive eating.
Authors
- Yauhen Statsenko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7713-3333)
- Fatima Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2552-4594)
- Miloš Ljubisavljević (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5025-3562)
- Osama Abdullah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4326-1318)
- Bas Rokers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0573-5332)
- Fransina Christina King
- Shahid Bashir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6286-6895)
Institutions
- New York University Abu Dhabi (AE)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- King Fahad Specialist Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-07-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1612062
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.46
Funders
- Zayed Bin Sultan Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University