Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Reducing the Relative Reinforcing Value of Food in Adult Patients With Obesity Pursuing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Protocol for a Pilot, Within-Participants, Sham-Controlled Trial
BackgroundMetabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective and durable obesity treatment.However, there is heterogeneity in weight outcomes, which is partially attributed to variability in appetite and eating regulation.Patients with a strong desire to eat in response to the reward of palatable foods are more likely to overeat and experi