Ultrasound brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle ultrasound waves applied to the brain can help reduce heavy drinking. It involves six sessions and is for adults aged 21–55 with problematic alcohol use (high AUDIT scores).
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 55 years old and fluent in English.
- You have a score of 20 or higher on the AUDIT alcohol screening test (meaning you have significant alcohol-related problems).
- You are willing and able to attend all six testing sessions.
- You do not have a history of serious head injury, brain surgery, epilepsy, seizures, or other major neurological or psychiatric conditions (other than alcohol use disorder).
- You do not have metal implants (like a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, or hip replacement), and are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
- In the 24 hours before each session, you must not have had more than four alcoholic drinks, recreational drugs, or antibiotics.
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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