Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 59 years old.
- You have a history of alcohol use disorder and have not had any alcohol for at least 8 weeks but no more than 5 years.
- You have at least a 6th-grade reading level (basic literacy).
- You do not have severe mental health conditions like schizophrenia or epilepsy.
- You do not have metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, or a history of seizures.
Quick eligibility check
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