Zapping the brain to fight alcohol addiction: new pilot study
NCT ID NCT07227545
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a high-intensity brain stimulation device can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their cravings and drinking. Eighteen adults will receive 20 sessions of stimulation over 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in cravings, drinking behavior, and withdrawal symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
high-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (HI-tACS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to help control alcohol cravings and reduce drinking.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 18 participants and no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The treatment is experimental and may not reduce cravings or drinking.
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, China
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