Study details
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MPFC Theta Burst Stimulation for Alcohol Use Disorder
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT IDNCT04998916ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
86
Study length
about 5.5 years
Ages
21–65
Locations
1 site in SC
About this study
Researchers are testing whether a specific type of brain stimulation, called theta burst stimulation (TBS), can help reduce alcohol cravings and the way your brain responds to images related to alcohol. The trial will involve applying TBS to a part of your brain that plays a role in drinking patterns.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Use Real TBS to the mPFC
- 2.Use Sham TBS to the mPFC
Primary goalChange in alcohol cue task MRI activation 1-week post treatment from baseline
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low8%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Primary: Change in alcohol cue task MRI activation 1-week post treatment from baseline
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health