Brain zaps for booze cravings? tiny trial halted early
NCT ID NCT06696365
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) could help people with alcohol use disorder reduce cravings and risky behavior during inpatient treatment. Only 2 people were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if iTBS could change brain activity linked to alcohol cues and lower relapse risk, but the small size means no firm conclusions can be drawn.
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Caron Treatment Centers
Wernersville, Pennsylvania, 19565, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) using intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug brain stimulation treatment to reduce cravings and relapse risk for people with alcohol use disorder.
What could go wrong
This trial was terminated early and enrolled only 2 people, so results are very limited. It is unclear if iTBS is effective, and the approach is still experimental.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.