Shocking the brain to beat alcohol addiction: new study tests dual approach
NCT ID NCT05062369
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS with computer-based cognitive training can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. Forty participants who are already in a treatment program will receive 10 sessions of either active or sham stimulation paired with working memory exercises. Researchers will track relapse rates and cognitive improvements over four months to see if this paired approach is feasible and promising.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device and cognitive training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new non-drug treatment that helps people with alcohol use disorder stay sober longer by boosting brain function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The brain stimulation is mild and generally safe, but its long-term effectiveness for preventing relapse is unknown.
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