Could zapping the brain help older adults drink less and think sharper?
NCT ID NCT05896332
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS can help older adults (ages 60-85) who have both alcohol use disorder and mild cognitive impairment. Participants receive 50 sessions of stimulation over one week. Researchers will measure changes in thinking skills, drinking behavior, and brain connectivity. The goal is to see if this approach can safely address both problems at once.
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Locations
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Medical Univeristy of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, 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 that helps older adults drink less and think more clearly.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small phase 1 trial with only 35 people, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is intensive (50 sessions in one week) and may cause discomfort or side effects like headache or scalp pain.
Conditions
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