Status:
RECRUITING
A Pilot Study of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Boost the Efficacy of Psychotherapy in a Community Sample of People Who Drink Alcohol
Lead Sponsor:
The Mind Research Network
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Conditions:
Alcohol Use Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The goal of this small (n=75) proof-of-concept randomized clinical trial is to test the effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) during motivational interviewing (MI) sessions wi...
Detailed Description
This proof-of-concept randomized clinical trial will recruit n=75 people with problematic levels of drinking who are considering treatment for their alcohol use. These participants will be randomized ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Self-identify as having problem drinking
- Right-handed
- Age 21-60 years
- AUDIT score indicating risky drinking
- Exclusion criteria:
- Left-handed or ambidextrous
- Currently engaged in treatment for alcohol use disorder
- Receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder within the prior 12 months
- History of brain injury or neurological diagnosis
- Evidence of current psychosis
- Past-year substance use disorder other than alcohol, marijuana, or nicotine
- Current or history of severe alcohol withdrawal
- MRI/tACS contraindications including pregnancy
- Impaired hearing (psychotherapy using American Sign Language is not possible within the scope of the proposed study)
- Insufficient corrected visual acuity to complete the assessment instruments
- Unable to read/speak English fluently
- Unable to provide valid informed consent
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 28 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04770025
Start Date
September 1 2020
End Date
February 28 2026
Last Update
May 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The Mind Research Network
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87106