Zapping addiction: brain stimulation shows promise for amphetamine users
NCT ID NCT06165198
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new way to stimulate the brain in people addicted to amphetamines. Nine adults received closed-loop transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), which adjusts the stimulation based on their real-time brain activity. The goal was to improve executive control, measured by a stop-signal task. This early research aims to find better treatments for addiction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- closed-loop transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a personalized brain-stimulation treatment to help people with amphetamine addiction regain self-control.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply widely. The approach is still experimental and needs much larger trials to confirm any benefit.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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