Health Condition 1: F102- Alcohol dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: High frequency rTMS: High-frequency rTMS will be applied over the right prefrontal cortex.
Stimulation Frequency: 10 Hz.
Stimulation Intensity: 110% of individual resting motor threshol
Sponsors
Department of Psychiatry
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults more than or equal to 18 years with ICD 11 diagnosis of Alcohol Dependence. Patients not in active withdrawal that is, CIWA-Ar less than or equal to 10 at enrollment. Right-handed and willing to stay for 10-day intervention. Provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of seizures, epilepsy, or neurological conditions. Implanted metal devices or medications lowering seizure threshold. Severe psychiatric comorbidity like schizophrenia, BPAD etc,. Pregnancy, lactation, or concurrent substance dependence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in alcohol cravingTimepoint: alcohol craving, measured using the Alcohol Craving Questionnaire (ACQ)-SF-R, across five timepoints: baseline, post-treatment, one-month, three-month and six-month follow-up, compared to sham rTMS. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| tolerability and feasibility of administering rTMS, alcohol use pattern post-intervention.Timepoint: baseline, post-treatment, one-month, three-month and six-month follow-up | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vijeyta N
Government Stanley medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed