Brain zaps to beat booze: new TMS study targets veteran relapse

NCT ID NCT04927364

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This small study tested whether deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) can help veterans with alcohol use disorder stay sober. Eight veterans received the treatment and were followed for 6 months to see if they relapsed, how many days they stayed alcohol-free, and how many heavy drinking days they had. The goal was to see if this non-invasive brain stimulation could reduce cravings and support recovery.

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Locations

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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