TMS and brain scans for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) affects brain activity in people with and without alcohol use disorder. You'll have TMS and a brain scan (MEG) to see how your brain responds.
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Who can take part
- You must be a heavy drinker (if you have alcohol use disorder) or a light drinker (if you don't have alcohol use disorder).
- You cannot have other substance use problems (except alcohol), serious mental illness, or a history of brain injury or seizures.
- You must be safe for TMS and MRI — no metal in your body and no risk of seizures.
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you must not be pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy, and must use reliable birth control.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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