Developing Functional Connectivity-Guided TMS for Alcohol Use Disorder

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 25, 2025

Primary Completion Date

January 1, 2026

Study Completion Date

January 1, 2026

Conditions
Alcohol Use DisorderAlcohol AbuseAlcoholismDrinking BehaviorDrinking Problem
Interventions
DEVICE

Active Transcranial Magnetic Simulation

1 session of active continuous theta burst stimulation (3600 pulses, 110% RMT) will be delivered to the cortical region demonstrating maximal functional connectivity with the striatum during alcohol cue presentation. TMS will be delivered using the Magventure MagPro X100.

DEVICE

Sham

1 session of sham continuous theta burst stimulation (3600 pulses, 110% RMT) will be delivered to the cortical region demonstrating maximal functional connectivity with the striatum during alcohol cue presentation. The MagVenture MagPro x100 is capable of administering a sham stimulation. The reverse side of the TMS coil is plated with a magnetic shield such that electromagnetic energy cannot stimulate the brain. The device offers compatibility with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation devices such that titrated electrical pulses can be delivered to the scalp location to mimic the sensation of a TMS pulse without stimulating the brain.

Trial Locations (1)

94304

RECRUITING

VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Stanford University

OTHER

collaborator

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

NIH

lead

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

FED

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