TMS for alcohol craving: a brain stimulation study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the front of the brain can help reduce alcohol cravings. It's designed for people with alcohol dependence who are not in severe withdrawal.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol dependence (alcohol use disorder).
- You are able to understand and agree to the study procedures.
- You have a normal heart rhythm on an ECG (heart test).
- You do not have current psychosis (like hallucinations or delusions).
- You do not have metal in your head, a pacemaker, or other reason you cannot have TMS or MRI.
- You do not have a serious brain disorder like epilepsy, a past stroke, or multiple sclerosis (a seizure from alcohol withdrawal more than 3 weeks ago is okay).
- You are not experiencing severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms right now.
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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