Brain zapping study halted early – hints at Habit-Breaking potential
NCT ID NCT06634771
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This small, terminated study tested whether a single session of non-invasive brain stimulation (alpha-tACS) could change brain activity and help people be more flexible in their choices. Seven healthy volunteers and risky drinkers received either real or fake stimulation while performing a habit-learning task. The goal was to see if the stimulation could reduce automatic, habitual responses, but the study ended early, so conclusions are limited.
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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive way to reduce rigid, habitual behaviors, potentially aiding addiction treatment.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early with only 7 participants, so results are very limited. It was a small, early-stage investigation, not a treatment trial.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.