Using brain stimulation and cognitive training to help veterans with alcohol use disorder
Effects of tDCS Paired with Cognitive Training on Brain Networks associated with Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11115538
This study is looking at how a special type of brain stimulation, combined with brain training exercises, can help veterans who are dealing with alcohol use problems by improving their thinking skills and reducing the chances of relapse.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115538 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training can improve brain function and reduce relapse rates in veterans struggling with alcohol use disorder. The approach focuses on enhancing cognitive abilities and strengthening the neural networks that are often impaired due to chronic alcohol use. By targeting specific brain circuits associated with addiction, the study aims to develop more effective treatment strategies for veterans. Participants will engage in cognitive training exercises while receiving brain stimulation to potentially improve their recovery outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have a history of alcohol use disorder and are seeking treatment to achieve and maintain abstinence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not have a history of alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment options that help veterans maintain long-term sobriety and enhance their cognitive functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive training and brain stimulation for addiction treatment, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIM, KELVIN O. — MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: LIM, KELVIN O.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: addictive disorder