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rTMS for Alcoholism
Study Summary
This trial will test whether a single session of rTMS can reduce the amount of alcohol consumed during a self-administration session. 20 people who report binge drinking will be enrolled and randomly assigned to have either rTMS or a sham session. They will then have the opposite intervention 7-14 days later.
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- You have consumed a large amount of alcohol (at least 4 or 5 drinks in one day) on at least two occasions in the last five weeks, unless the study doctors determine that your drinking history is important for the study.You have a history of seizures or certain medical conditions that could affect the results of the study or your safety.Your close family member (like a parent, sibling, or child) has epilepsy or another seizure disorder.You have recently attempted suicide or currently have thoughts of hurting yourself, as assessed by the study doctors.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
- Group 1: Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Group 2: Sham rTMS Stimulation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the age criteria for this research restricted to those over 40?
"This particular trial has set an age range of 21 to 35 years old as the eligibility criteria. However, there are 20 clinical trials available for minors under 18 and 199 studies open to senior citizens above 65 years old."
How many participants have joined this scientific experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is currently recruiting participants - it was initially published on the 22nd of September 2021 and revised on the 5th of July 2022. 20 individuals from a single medical facility must be enlisted in order for the trial to commence."
To whom is recruitment available for this experiment?
"Aspiring enrollees of this trial ought to have a diagnosis of alcoholism and be within the age range 21-35. In total, 20 participants will receive admittance into the study."
Is this experiment actively recruiting participants?
"Indeed, the clinical trial is actively seeking volunteers. The initial posting was on September 22nd 2021 and it has undergone its most recent edit as of July 5th 2022 according to information found on clinicaltrials.gov."
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