Targeting Incentive Salience and Cognitive Flexibility Circuitry: Evaluating the Effects of Accelerated rTMS in Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
June 2nd, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150512
Researcher
Lisa McTeague

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Keywords
Alcohol, Brain, Drug Studies, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This study systematically evaluates the efficacy of a highly promising neuromodulation strategy - continuous theta burst (cTBS) transcranial magnetic stimulation - as a tool to change alcohol use behavior (Aim 1) and neurobehavioral concomitants of that behavior (Aim 2) in non-treatment seeking individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). In addition, we can begin to test prediction of individual treatment response based on an electrocortical signature of sign tracking (exploratory aim). This study is a double-blind, active sham-controlled study in community dwelling, non-treatment seeking individuals who meet DSM 5 criteria for AUD. Participants will be randomized to one of three groups: cTBS to ventromedial prefrontal cortex, cTBS to pre-supplementary motor area, or sham stimulation (10 sessions in one day). Participants will undergo comprehensive outcomes assessment, with measures including pre- and immediately post-cTBS clinical assessments (e.g., interview, Timeline Follow-back), alcohol craving tests, structural and fMRI, MRS, and EEG/ERP during salience- and cognitive flexibility-related tasks. To test alcohol craving and also use in alcohol-available settings, participants will complete a bar-lab session post-cTBS only (to avoid potential habituation to alcohol cues within the laboratory setting). Finally at 1-week post-treatment participants will complete craving and Timeline Follow-back measures remotely via REDCap.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Charleston Alcohol Research Center
(843) 792-1222
alcoholstudy@musc.edu

OVAFIT-TIL: A Phase Ib Study of Autologous, Metabolically Optimized, CD137⁺ Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes Followed by Consolidative Oral Cyclophosphamide, Bevacizumab, and Pembrolizumab in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Date Added
June 16th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150423
Researcher
Brian Orr

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Keywords
Cancer/Gynecological
Summary

This study is for adult female patients that have been diagnosed with recurrent ovarian cancer. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether therapy with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) enhances the immune response against cancer cells. Participants will undergo standard procedures such as blood collection for laboratory testing, physical exams, and imaging. In addition to standard of care treatment, TILs will be collected from the tumor, grown in a lab, and infused back into the body. Participants will also take three drugs (oral cyclophosphamide, bevacizumab, and pembrolizumab) following the TIL infusion. Participation in this study is expected to last approximately one year.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
HCC Clinical Trials Office
843-792-9321
hcc-clinical-trials@musc.edu



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