PENS T6 With Ambulatory Self-applied Patch vs Conventional Procedure

Percutaneous Electrical Neurostimulation (PENS) of Dermatome T6 With an Ambulatory Self-applied Patch vs PENS of Dermatome T6 With Conventional Procedure: Effect on Appetite and Weight Loss in Moderately Obese Patients

A prospective randomized study, including moderately obese patients will be included. Patients will be randomized in 3 groups:

• PENS of dermatome T6 with an ambulatory self-applied patch + 1200Kcal/day diet
• PENS of dermatome T6 with conventional procedure + 1200Kcal/day diet
• Only 1200Kcal/day diet

The effect on appetite and weight loss will be investigated.

A prospective randomized study, including moderately obese (BMI 30-39 Kg/m2) patients will be included. Patients will be randomized in 3 groups:

• PENS of dermatome T6 with an ambulatory self-applied patch + 1200Kcal/day diet
• PENS of dermatome T6 with conventional procedure (weekly stimulation in the Outpatient Clinic) + 1200Kcal/day diet
• Only 1200Kcal/day diet

The effect on appetite and weight loss will be investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Moderately obese patients (BMI 30-39 kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Endocrinological diseases causing obesity
• Heart pacemaker
• Previous bariatric procedure