Brain zaps may curb alcohol cravings in new trial

NCT ID NCT07216872

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation device called Deep TMS to see if it can reduce heavy drinking in people with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder. About 186 adults aged 18-86 will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over several weeks. The goal is to see if the real treatment leads to fewer heavy drinking days compared to the sham group.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Active Path Mental Health

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97223, United States

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  • Alpha Neuron LLC

    RECRUITING

    Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401, United States

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  • DTMS Center LLC

    RECRUITING

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33411, United States

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  • Kadima Neuropsychiatry

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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  • ManuMind Interventional Psychiatry

    RECRUITING

    Woodbury, New York, 11797, United States

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  • Optimum Wellness and TMS

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43215, United States

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  • PsyCare

    RECRUITING

    South Charleston, West Virginia, 25303, United States

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  • Rosecrance River North

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60654, United States

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  • Soroka Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Beersheba, 8410501, Israel

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