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New treatment option for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title A Combined Neurofeedback-TMS Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05621538
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical study is to test the effectiveness of a supplemental fMRI neurofeedback and/or TMS intervention in individuals seeking treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. After an initial visit, participants will come in once a week for four (4) weeks for an intervention session, which may or may not include TMS and MRI.
- Time commitment: about 12 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Age 19-65
- Receiving treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
You likely can't join if
- MRI Contraindications
- Presence of metal in the body that would make having a 7T MRI unsafe (including facial tattoos)
- Claustrophobia, such that individual would be unable to stay in the MRI for up to 1 hr
- Hearing loss, including tinnitus, that might be made worse by MRI or TMS
- TMS Contraindications
- Has ever had a seizure, or has a family history of epilepsy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 19-65
- Receiving treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
- MRI Contraindications
- Presence of metal in the body that would make having a 7T MRI unsafe (including facial tattoos)
- Claustrophobia, such that individual would be unable to stay in the MRI for up to 1 hr
- Hearing loss, including tinnitus, that might be made worse by MRI or TMS
- TMS Contraindications
- Has ever had a seizure, or has a family history of epilepsy
- Taking medications or substances that lower the seizure threshold
- Implanted devices that are in the head or rely on physiological signals
- History of neurological disease, such as stroke or brain tumor
- Head injury with loss of consciousness greater than 30 minutes
- Actively withdrawing from alcohol
- Family history of schizophrenia or presence of psychotic symptoms
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Auburn, Alabama, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Auburn, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.