Brain zaps may curb alcohol cravings, study finds
NCT ID NCT04154111
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS to see if it could help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. 147 adults who wanted to cut back on drinking received TMS and were tracked for 4 months. The goal was to measure changes in drinking days, heavy drinking days, and alcohol cravings.
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Wake Forest School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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