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Virtual reality-based inhibition training influences food-related responses: no additional effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

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  • Hyeong Ha Kim

  • HeungSik Yoon

  • Sang Hee Kim

  • May 8, 2026

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    The study explored the effects of VR-based no-go inhibition training combined with rTMS on food-related responses in women with high food cravings.

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    Participants in the no-go group exhibited reduced positive attitudes toward high-calorie foods and increased craving for low-calorie foods post-training.

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    No-go training led to healthier food choices compared to the neutral group, particularly among those with lower baseline preferences for high-calorie foods.

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    The study found no significant effects of rTMS on food-related responses, suggesting that the no-go training itself was the primary driver of observed changes.

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    The findings highlight the potential of VR-based cognitive interventions in regulating food cravings and choices, emphasizing individual differences in responses.

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Virtual reality-based inhibition training influences food-related responses: no additional effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

  • by Hyeong Ha Kim, HeungSik Yoon, Sang Hee Kim

  • May 8, 2026

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