Clinical Trial

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Alcohol Use Disorder

Completed
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Summary
This study looked at whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment, could help adults with alcohol use disorder when added to their usual treatment. Nine adults receiving abstinence-oriented care received 10 sessions of stimulation over the right front part of the brain. Drinking severity, mood, craving and quality of life were assessed before treatment, immediately after the 10 sessions, and again at one and three months. Brain scans were also obtained at these visits to examine whether stimulation was associated with changes in brain connections. The study had no comparison group, so the results cannot show whether any change was caused by the stimulation.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07755046
Lead Sponsor Ting-Gang Chang
Conditions Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Alcoholism
Enrollment 9 participants
Start Date 2025-06-10
Primary Completion 2026-06-14 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-10