Zapping the brain to curb alcohol cravings: new study shows promise
NCT ID NCT04154111
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if it could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. 147 adults who wanted treatment for their alcohol use received TMS and were tracked for 4 months. The goal was to find out which TMS method worked better at increasing sober days and reducing heavy drinking.
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Wake Forest School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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