Can magnetic pulses curb alcohol cravings in veterans?
NCT ID NCT03995173
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce alcohol cravings in veterans who also have mild traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Twenty veterans will receive either real or placebo rTMS over 10 sessions in two weeks. The goal is to see if this brain stimulation technique can help manage cravings and improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment to help veterans with alcohol cravings after brain injury or PTSD.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. It is also early-stage, and the placebo group helps check if the effect is real.
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