Brain stimulation for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses gentle electrical currents (temporal interference) to target a brain area involved in alcohol cravings. It aims to reduce alcohol use and may offer a new treatment option for people with alcohol use disorder.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (also called alcoholism).
- Your vision and hearing are normal or corrected with glasses or hearing aids.
- You can cooperate with questionnaires and simple behavioral tests.
- You have no metal implants in your head, no history of brain injury, epilepsy, or other neurological problems.
- You have no serious physical illness, and no other mental health diagnosis (except smoking/nicotine use).
Quick eligibility check
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