Brain zaps tested to break Veterans' alcohol addiction cycle

NCT ID NCT03191266

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique could help veterans with alcohol use disorder stay sober longer. Researchers used magnetic pulses on the brain (called rTMS) to see if it reduced relapse rates compared to a sham treatment. The trial involved 49 veterans and tracked their alcohol use for six months after treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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