Clinical Trials
Break Free from Alcohol Use Disorder
Join a clinical research study evaluating Deep TMS® — a non-invasive treatment designed to help reduce heavy drinking and cravings.
No cost to participate. Compensation provided.
A New Option for Those Looking to Cut Back
Heavy alcohol use can take a toll on both your physical and mental health. Research shows that even reducing heavy drinking days for several months can lead to meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
BrainsWay’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS®) is being studied as a potential new tool to help people with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) reduce cravings and heavy drinking. This study will compare active Deep TMS® with a placebo-like (sham) treatment to evaluate its effectiveness.
What to Expect
Study Participation in the Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trials Includes:
- A screening visit to confirm eligibility
- 36 total visits over approximately 6 months
- About 15 visits during the first 3–5 weeks
- Then one visit per week for about 5 months
- Each visit includes either Deep TMS® or sham TMS plus educational sessions about alcohol use, coping skills, and behavioral change strategies
- No cost to participate, and eligible participants will receive compensation for their time
Who Can Join:
You may qualify if you:
- Are 18–86 years old
- Have had 24 or more heavy drinking days in the past 90 days (5+ drinks/day for men, 4+ for women)
- Are seeking treatment to reduce or stop heavy drinking
- Can provide informed consent and comply with study procedures
Who Can Not Join:
You may not qualify if you:
- Have metal implants in the head or neck
- Have received TMS treatment within the past year
- Are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy
Dr. Tendler has randomized device and pharmacological clinical trial experience with major depression, bipolar depression, PTSD, OCD, and smoking cessation. He has non-randomized research experience in Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, chronic pain, basic science microbiology, and tumor immunology.
