Brain zaps may curb alcohol cravings in veterans
NCT ID NCT03191266
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could help veterans with alcohol use disorder stay sober for 6 months. 49 veterans who were already in treatment for alcohol problems received either real or fake (sham) rTMS. The goal was to see if rTMS could reduce relapse rates, which are very high in this group.
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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