MAGNETIC THERAPY FOR CANNABIS USE

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for cannabis dependence: A double blind randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/09/021037

Enrollment

160

Registered

2019-09-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F122- Cannabis dependence

Interventions

Intervention1: rTMS: We will administerrTMS with the help of Magstim rapid2 rTMS machine using a figure of 8 coil. The area of the brain to be targeted is the left dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex (DLP

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of cannabis dependence (as per ICD 10) 2. Age between 18 to 60 years 3. Right handed

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Current psychosis Current depressive episode

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the left dorsolateral pre-frontal cortex (DLPFC) [active rTMS] and the sham rTMS on intensity of craving, in patients with cannabis dependenceTimepoint: 1 month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To study and compare the effect of active and sham rTMS with regard to reduction of cannabis use 2. Comparison of adverse effects in both the groups Timepoint: 1 month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAbhishek Ghosh

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Resaerch

ghoshabhishek12@gmail.com9815890436

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026