Health Condition 1: F- Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: High Definition-Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS): Active Stimulation: HD-tDCS Protocol: Participants will receive 20-minute sessions of HD-tDCS at 2 mA intensity, 5 day
beam F3), and 4 cathodes surrounding the area of stimulation. (during the trial/study of 6 months)
Control Intervention1: High Definition-Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS): Sham timula
beam F3), and 4 cathodes surrounding the area of stimulation. (during the trial/study of 6 months)
Sponsors
Aditya Rajan Shukla
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Met criteria for alcohol dependence according to the International Classification of Disorders. (ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10.2) (2) Prior to participation, participants will give written, informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) A condition of intoxication or withdrawal due to a substance other than alcohol. (2) Diagnosis of epilepsy, convulsions, or delirium tremens during the abstinence of alcohol. (3) A previous history of drug hypersensitivity or adverse reactions to diazepam or other benzodiazepines and haloperidol. (4) Any contraindication for electrical brain stimulation procedures such as electronic or metal implants.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demonstration of the effectiveness of HD-tDCS in reducing alcohol cravingsTimepoint: 3-point assessment will be done i.e., baseline, at the end of 2nd week & at the end of 4th week, during the trial. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identification of tolerability, cognitive & emotional changes associated with HD-tDCS treatment.Timepoint: 3-point assessment will be done i.e., baseline, at the end of 2nd week & at the end of 4th week, during the trial. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Kanishk Kala
Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Health & Sciences
Outcome results
None listed