Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to beat the bottle: new study tests tDCS for alcohol abstinence
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. Ninety adults who had already stopped drinking received either real tDCS or a sham (placebo) treatment over 10 sessions. Researchers then che…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:14 UTC
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Virtual reality and exercise show promise in curbing alcohol relapse
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new approach to help people with alcohol addiction avoid relapse. 135 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other added six sessions of virtual reality mindfulness and six sessions of bike riding with brain games. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC