Brain zaps and booze: scientists peer inside the mind to unlock alcohol addiction

NCT ID NCT06770556

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS changes brain activity in people who drink heavily and those who don't. Researchers will use MEG brain scans to measure these effects in 10 volunteers. The goal is to gather information that could help design future treatments for alcohol use disorder.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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