Could zapping the brain curb gambling addiction?
NCT ID NCT07228182
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether high-intensity brain stimulation (HI-tACS) can help people with gambling disorder. Researchers will give 60 adults either real or fake stimulation to see if it reduces gambling urges and improves thinking. Participants are followed for three months to check lasting effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
High-intensity transcranial alternating current stimulation (HI-tACS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment for gambling disorder by improving brain function.
What could go wrong
This is an early study with only 60 people, so results may not apply widely. The stimulation may cause discomfort or not reduce gambling symptoms.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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