tDCS to Prevent Relapse in Alcohol Use Disorder
Active tDCS, Sham tDCS
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Active tDCS focused on measuring tDCS, DLPFC, Alcohol use disorder, Relapse, Craving
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- French speaker
- Severe Alcohol Use Disorder requiring alcohol rehabilitation
- Desire to stay sober for at least the next six months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neurological history (epilepsy, head injury, and stroke)
- Mental confusion or severe cognitive impairment
- Schizophrenia, chronic psychotic disorders or bipolar type 1 disorder
- Metal in the brain
- Pregnancy
- Having participated in our previous study combining tDCS with ICT
Sites / Locations
- CHU-Brugmann
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Sham Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Early relapse (2-week follow-up)
Craving
Working memory
Depressive symptoms
We compare 5 sessions of active tDCS (2 mA) vs. 5 sessions of sham tDCS (0 mA) to observe if tDCS can reduce early relapse (2-week follow-up). The tDCS is applied during 20 minutes while the patient is watching a documentary about nature. For both active and sham tDCS there is 15-second ramping up and down.
We compare scored craving before and after 5 sessions of either active (2mA) or sham (0mA) tDCS. The tDCS is applied during 20 minutes while the patient is watching a documentary about nature. For both active and sham tDCS there is 15-second ramping up and down.
We compare reverse memory span before and after 5 sessions of either active (2mA) or sham (0mA) tDCS. The tDCS is applied during 20 minutes while the patient is watching a documentary about nature. For both active and sham tDCS there is 15-second ramping up and down.
We compare scored BDI-II before and after 5 sessions of either active (2mA) or sham (0mA) tDCS. The tDCS is applied during 20 minutes while the patient is watching a documentary about nature. For both active and sham tDCS there is 15-second ramping up and down.