International Clinical Trial: Targeting the brain circuit of alcohol craving through ultrasound waves

Geneva, Oct. 9 -- International Clinical Trials Registry received information related to the study (ACTRN12626001197325) titled 'Targeting the brain circuit of alcohol craving through ultrasound waves' on Sept. 28.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Purpose: Treatment Allocation: Randomised controlled trial Masking: Blinded (masking used) Assignment: Crossover Type of endpoint: Safety/efficacy

Primary Sponsor: Monash University

Condition: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Mental Health - Addiction

Intervention: Low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) targeting the left anterior insula, using a facilitatory protocol to modulate neural activity in this region.

Materials: We will use a NeuroFUS...