40
Participants
Start Date
August 25, 2025
Primary Completion Date
January 1, 2026
Study Completion Date
January 1, 2026
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.
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.
RECRUITING
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto
Stanford University
OTHER
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
NIH
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
FED