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NCT04998916 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

MPFC Theta Burst Stimulation as a Treatment Tool for Alcohol Use Disorder: Effects on Drinking and Incentive Salience

A NA study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
86
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04998916 is a NA study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use that is actively recruiting participants, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 86 participants, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04998916, a NA study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
86 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), specifically TMS at a frequency known as theta burst stimulation (TBS), to see how it affects the brain and changes the brain's response to alcohol-related pictures. TMS and TBS are stimulation techniques that use magnetic pulses to temporarily excite specific brain areas in awake people (without the need for surgery, anesthetic, or other invasive procedures). TBS, which is a form of TMS, will be applied over the medial prefrontal cortex, (MPFC), which has been shown to be involved with drinking patterns and alcohol consumption. This study will test whether TBS can be used as an alternative tool to reduce the desire to use alcohol and reducing the brain's response to alcohol-related pictures.

Interventions

  • DEVICE Real TBS to the mPFC
  • DEVICE Sham TBS to the mPFC

Study Locations (1)

South Carolina

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 86 participants
Start Date 2021-07-06
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04998916

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04998916 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 86 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (74% lower). The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 5 conditions, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Real TBS to the mPFC is the first listed.

NCT04998916 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04998916 about?

NCT04998916 is a clinical study titled "MPFC Theta Burst Stimulation as a Treatment Tool for Alcohol Use Disorder: Effects on Drinking and Incentive Salience". The purpose of this study is to develop transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), specifically TMS at a frequency known as theta burst stimulation (TBS), to see how it affects the brain and changes the brain's response to alcohol-related pictures. TMS and TBS are stimulation techniques that use magne...

What is the current status of trial NCT04998916?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 86 participants. The study started on 2021-07-06. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04998916 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use, Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Drinking, Alcohol.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04998916?

The interventions under investigation include: Real TBS to the mPFC (DEVICE), Sham TBS to the mPFC (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04998916?

This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04998916 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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