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Trans-cranial Direct Current Stimulation on Alcohol Craving
Sponsor: Taipei City Hospital
Summary
The goal of thisclinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of trans cranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for alcohol craving in individuals with alcohol dependence. The main question it aims to answer is whether 10 sessions of tDCS can reduce craving for alcohol. Participants will be randomized into active group and sham group. Researchers will compare the severity of craving in these groups.
Official title: Exploring the Effect of Trans-cranial Direct Current Stimulation on Craving and Serum BDNF of Patients With Alcohol Dependence
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-04-17
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2023-05-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
transCranial direct current stimulation
The intervention consisted of 20 daily 20-min sessions of bilateral prefrontal tDCS
sham stimulation
The sham group consisted of 10 daily 20-min sessions of sham stimulation
Locations (1)
Taipei City Hospital
Taipei, Taipei CITY, Taiwan