Zapping the brain to curb alcohol cravings: new trial underway
NCT ID NCT07472673
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) aimed at the amygdala, a brain region linked to cravings. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with alcohol use disorder to see if tTIS can reduce alcohol cravings and prevent relapse. The approach uses two pairs of electrodes on the scalp to create a low-frequency electric field deep in the brain without surgery.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to reduce alcohol cravings and help prevent relapse in people with alcohol use disorder.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is experimental and its long-term effects are unknown.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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