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.
Eligible Conditions
- Alcoholism
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 1 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 6 weeks
2 weeks
Time to raise breath alcohol concentration (BrAC)
6 weeks
Drinking patterns
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
1 of 2
Sham rTMS Stimulation
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
20 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) · Has Placebo Group · N/A
Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)Experimental Group · 2 Interventions: Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Sham · Intervention Types: Device, Device
Sham rTMS StimulationShamComparator Group · 2 Interventions: Low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Sham · Intervention Types: Device, Device
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sham
2013
Completed Phase 3
~2060
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 6 weeks
Who is running the clinical trial?
Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor
876 Previous Clinical Trials
749,706 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Alcoholism
608 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism
Michael Francis, MD5.02 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Indiana University
Medical School - Indiana University, Doctor of Medicine
Saint Francis Hospital (Residency)
3 Previous Clinical Trials
64 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria
Age 21 - 35 · All Participants · 6 Total Inclusion Criteria
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At least 2 occasions of binge drinking in the last 5 weeks (4 or 5 drinks in a day for women and men, respectively)
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The participant is willing and able to adhere to the study schedule set.
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Can understand and complete questionnaires and procedures in English.
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