Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Alcoholism
In brief
This is a pilot study designed to evaluate the efficacy of High Frequency (HF) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (L-DLPFC) at improving cognitive flexibility in recently detoxified individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) compared to placebo (Sham rTMS). The total number of subjects requested to be randomized is 20. The investigator will need to screen about 40 subjects to have 20 subjects started on rTMS session at a ratio of 2 screens/1 subject randomized.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03969251
- Run by
- Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne
- People needed
- 14
- Starts
- 2019-07-11
- Expected to finish
- 2021-02-10
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-27
Who can join
Age: 22 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Right handed males and females who have given written informed consent.
- Age 22 years and above with a history of alcohol use disorder
- Good physical health
- Have a current diagnosis of alcohol use disorder
- Reports at least 4 "heavy drinking days" on average in the past 30 days.
- Have a BAC by breathalyzer equal to 0.000 when the participants signed the informed consent document
- Six months stability on any psychotropic medications
- Not have any unresolved legal problems that could jeopardize continuation or completion of the study.
- Be able to provide written informed consent, able to understand written and oral instructions in English and be able to complete the questionnaires required by the protocol.
You may not qualify if…
- Please contact site for additional information.
Where it is running
- UVA Center for Leading Edge Addiction Research — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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