Ketamine and Neurofeedback for Alcohol Use Disorder
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining ketamine with a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help people reduce or stop drinking alcohol. It may offer a new treatment option for alcohol use disorder.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (mild to severe) and want to cut down or stop drinking.
- You are generally healthy with no unstable medical conditions.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, and you use effective birth control if needed.
- You have not used ketamine or hallucinogens in the past 3 months, and you are not dependent on other drugs (except nicotine or caffeine).
- You have no history of psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or recent suicide attempts.
Quick eligibility check
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