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Image-guided, Robot Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (IR-TMS) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
NCT06648642 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is testing a new treatment called IR-TMS (image-guided, robot navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation) to see if it can help people who drink too much alcohol to reduce the amount they drink. Participants will be placed into one of three groups, each receiving a slightly different version of this treatment. The study involves going through a few sessions of IR-TMS, having brain scans (MRI), providing blood and urine samples, and answering questions about their drinking and mental health. These activities are part of the study and aren't usually part of regular treatment for alcohol use. IR-TMS is different from regular treatments like therapy or medication because it uses magnetic fields to target specific parts of the brain. The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce the urge to drink. There are other options, like sticking with therapy or medication, which are less intense but have been used for a longer time.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Be Well Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences — San Antonio
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06648642
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06648642 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, which has 481 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06648642 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06648642 about?
NCT06648642 is a clinical study titled "Image-guided, Robot Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (IR-TMS) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)". This study is testing a new treatment called IR-TMS (image-guided, robot navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation) to see if it can help people who drink too much alcohol to reduce the amount they drink. Participants will be placed into one of three groups, each receiving a slightly different ver...
What is the current status of trial NCT06648642?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2025-02-03. Estimated completion is 2027-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06648642 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06648642?
The interventions under investigation include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06648642?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, which has 481 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06648642 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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