Electric brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new type of alternating current brain stimulation can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. It involves several sessions of non-invasive stimulation while you complete questionnaires and behavioral tasks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.
- You have at least a junior high school education and can read and answer questions.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits.
- You cannot have metal in your head (like implants or shrapnel), a history of seizures, or a serious medical condition.
- You must not have had similar brain stimulation therapy (tDCS or TMS) in the past 3 months.
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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