Eating Disorders Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• (Drinker Group): You drink heavily — meaning you have 4 or more drinks in one sitting (if female) or 5 or more drinks in one sitting (if male) at least twice a month, AND/OR you drink more than 7 drinks per week on average (if female) or more than 14 drinks per week on average (if male)
• (Healthy Volunteer Group): You drink lightly — meaning you have 4 or more drinks in one sitting (if female) or 5 or more drinks in one sitting (if male) less than once a month, AND you drink fewer than 7 drinks per week on average (if female) or fewer than 14 drinks per week on average (if male)

Who may not be able to join:

• You have metal in your body that would make a high-powered MRI scan unsafe, including facial tattoos
• You have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) that would prevent you from lying in an MRI scanner for up to one hour
• You have any hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) that could be made worse by the MRI or brain stimulation procedure
• You have ever had a seizure, or epilepsy runs in your family
• You are taking any medicines or substances that may lower the threshold for having a seizure (confirm with trial site)
• You have any implanted devices in your head, or devices that read body signals (such as a pacemaker) (confirm with trial site)
• You have a history of a neurological condition, such as a stroke or brain tumour
• You have had a head injury that caused you to lose consciousness for more than 30 minutes
• You are currently going through alcohol withdrawal
• You have a family history of schizophrenia, or you are currently experiencing symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.