High-dose brain stimulation to help treat alcohol addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies a type of noninvasive brain stimulation to reduce alcohol dependence and help people drink less or stop. You may be offered an accelerated treatment schedule, with regular check-ins and questionnaires to track progress.
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Who can take part
- You have alcohol dependence (a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder)
- You want to reduce drinking or aim for total abstinence
- You are age 18–65 and can speak/read German as needed for the study
- You must be able to complete study questionnaires and follow-up visits
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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