Deep TMS to reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation device (Deep TMS) to help people with alcohol use disorder reduce or stop heavy drinking. It uses magnetic pulses to target brain areas linked to addiction.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 86 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.
- You have had at least 24 days of heavy drinking in the past 90 days.
- You want to reduce or stop heavy drinking.
- You are not currently taking certain medications for alcohol, like naltrexone or disulfiram, unless it's been over a month since you started.
- You have no metal implants in your head, no seizure history (except from alcohol withdrawal), and no heart pacemaker.
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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