Zapping the brain to beat addiction: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT06454474

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a personalized brain stimulation technique in 21 people with methamphetamine addiction. The treatment used a special type of electrical stimulation (tACS) that adjusted in real-time based on the person's brain activity. The goal was to reduce cravings and improve self-control. The study measured cravings using a simple 0-10 scale and tested thinking skills with a computer task.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Mental Health Center

    Shanghai, Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200000, China

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