medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
Reduced
inhibitory
control
is
associated
with
obesity
and
neuroimaging
studies
indicate
that
diminished
prefrontal
cortex
activity
influence
eating
behavior
metabolism.
The
hypothalamus
regulates
energy
homeostasis
functionally
connected
to
cortical
subcortical
regions
especially
the
frontal
areas.
Objectives
We
tested
network-targeted
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(net-tDCS)
excitability
of
brain
involved
in
appetite
control.
Methods
In
a
randomized,
double-blind
parallel
group
design,
44
adults
overweight
or
(BMI
30.6
kg/m
2
,
52.3
%
female)
received
active
(anodal
cathodal)
sham
12-channel
net-tDCS
on
appetite-control
network
for
25
minutes
three
consecutive
days
while
performing
Stop-Signal-Task
measure
response
inhibition.
Before
after
stimulation,
state
questionnaires
assessed
changes
desire
eat
food
craving.
Directly
participants
breakfast
buffet
evaluate
ad-libitum
intake.
An
oral
glucose
tolerance
test
was
conducted
at
follow-up.
Resting-state
functional
MRI
obtained
baseline
Results
Stop-Signal
Reaction
Time
(SSRT)
shorter
both
groups
versus
sham,
indicating
improved
Additionally,
stronger
increase
hypothalamic
connectivity
SSRT.
Caloric
intake
sweet
lower
anodal
but
no
main
effects
between
were
observed
total
macronutrient
intake,
craving
ratings
eat.
At
follow-up,
differences
peripheral
Conclusion
Our
study
suggests
modulating
patterns
via
may
improve
choice
Graphical
Highlights
Active
showed
better
compared
group.
Stronger
net-tDCS.
No
found
kilocaloric
Anodal
Appetite,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
200, P. 107514 - 107514
Published: June 4, 2024
A
growing
body
of
research
suggests
exercise
improves
inhibitory
control
functions.
We
tested
if
exercise-related
benefits
extend
to
food-related
and
differ
by
calorie
content,
time
day,
weight
status.
One
hundred
thirty-eight
individuals
were
pseudo-randomly
assigned
a
morning
or
evening
group.
Each
subject
participated
in
two
lab
sessions
where
they
completed
questionnaires
(rest
session)
walked
on
treadmill
at
3.8mph
(exercise
for
45
min.
After
each
session,
participants
both
high-calorie
low-calorie
go/no-go
task
while
N2
P3
event-related
potentials
(ERP),
neural
indicators
control,
measured.
Participants
also
rated
food
images
valence
arousal.
While
difference
amplitudes
larger
than
foods,
neither
nor
day
affected
results.
Individuals
had
faster
response
times
after
without
decreases
accuracy.
Arousal
foods
lower
all
compared
exercise.
In
subset
with
obesity
normal-weight
individuals,
exercise,
Results
suggest
moderate
did
not
affect
generally,
although
may
be
beneficial
improving
early
recruitment
obesity.
Moderate
particularly
the
morning,
help
manage
increased
attention
allocated
food.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 506 - 506
Published: May 17, 2024
Inhibitory
control,
as
an
essential
cognitive
ability,
affects
the
development
of
higher
functions.
Rhythmic
perceptual
stimulation
has
been
used
to
improve
abilities.
It
is
unclear,
however,
whether
it
can
be
inhibitory
control.
This
study
Go/NoGo
task
and
Stroop
assess
various
levels
control
using
rhythmic
audio-visual
stimuli
stimulus
mode.
Sixty
subjects
were
randomly
divided
into
three
groups
receive
6
Hz,
10
white
noise
for
30
min.
Two
tasks
completed
by
each
subject
both
before
after
stimulus.
Before
task,
closed-eye
resting
EEG
data
collected.
The
results
showed
no
differences
in
behavioral
measures
among
groups.
While
Hz
reduced
conflict
effect
only
improved
amplitude
N2
component
decreased
score.
Although
did
not
enhance
response
inhibition,
inhibition.
Obesity Science & Practice,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 775 - 783
Published: May 30, 2022
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
targeting
self-regulatory
processes
may
improve
obesity
treatment
outcomes.
Incorporating
gamification
principles
in
inhibitory
control
training
promote
sustained
adherence
and
resulting
benefits.
This
pilot
study
evaluated
the
preliminary
efficacy
of
supplementing
an
evidence-based
weight
management
program
(WW)
with
gamified
(PolyRules!)
on
change
Body
Mass
Index
(BMI)
among
adults
overweight/obesity.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
102(30), P. e34269 - e34269
Published: July 28, 2023
A
growing
number
of
studies
have
applied
Episodic
Future
Thinking
(EFT)
to
cognitive
interventions
in
specific
population.
However,
The
variability
study
populations
may
lead
inconsistent
results
and
present
challenges
the
optimal
intervention
approach
scope
adaptation.
This
scoping
review
aimed
identify
describe
methods,
considerations,
collected
reported
randomized
controlled
trials
EFT
diet
weight
management
people
with
overweight
or
obesity.
systematic
was
conducted
by
published
guidelines
for
this
review.
We
a
structured
search
English-language
articles
Web
Science,
PubMed,
Embase,
CINAHL,
ProQuest,
Cochrane,
literature
focusing
on
up
December
28,
2022.
After
screening
full-text
review,
16
were
included.
included
all
ages
obesity,
including
women,
children,
home-based
interventions.
vast
majority
screened
participants
psychological
characteristics,
effects
obesity
somewhat
significant,
although
there
some
variation
literature.
Although
individual
heterogeneity
makes
synthesis
variable,
it
still
demonstrates
breadth
accessibility
application
individualized
is
further
complement
optimization
through
behavioral
therapy.
İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 201 - 205
Published: April 24, 2024
Objective:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
compare
the
executive
functions
(inhibitory
control,
cognitive
flexibility
and
working
memory)
obese
subjects
with
different
levels
physical
activity.
Material
Method:
included
31
subjects.
patients
were
divided
into
two
groups:
high
activity
(HAOG,
n=14)
minimal
(MAOG,
n=17),
according
International
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire-Short
Form
(IPAQ-SF).
After
demographic
data
recorded,
body
fat
ratio
assessed
by
bioelectrical
impedance
analysis.
Inhibitory
flexibility,
memory
evaluated
Stroop
Test
Çapa
Form,
Trail
Making
A-B,
2-back
test,
respectively.
Results:
Body
mass
index,
age,
waist
circumference,
hip
waist/hip
similar
between
groups,
whereas
percentage
lower
in
HAOG
(p=0.016)
muscle
higher
(p=0.009).
scores
groups
our
(p>0.05).
Conclusion:
According
results
study,
although
levels,
further
studies
are
needed
due
limitations
publications
field.