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Effectiveness of a combined strategy for methamphetamine dependence: A randomized controlled pilot trial

Effectiveness of a combined strategy for methamphetamine dependence: A randomized controlled pilot trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR-IOR-17010313
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2017-01-03
Start date
2017-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-04-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

methamphetamine dependence

Interventions

Routine treatment group:routine medication treatment
motivation enhancement therapy group:motivation enhancement therapy (MET)
integrated desensitization therapy group:integrated desensitization therapy based on EMDR (IDT)
melatonin supplement group:melatonin supplement treatment (MS)
comprehensive treatment group:MET+IDT+MS

Sponsors

School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) History of methamphetamine abuse of 6 months before entering the hospital; (2) amphetamine dependence as diagnosed through International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10); (3) 18 to 55 years old; (4) Receiving routine medication treatment before randomization; (5) Fully understand the contents of research and willing to participate in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) High myopia (600-degree or above) or other ophthalmic diseases; (2) Hypertension (SBP>=140mmHg, DBP>=90mmHg); (3) Severe cardiovascular diseases; (4) History of other nervous system diseases; (5) History of other mental disorders; (6) History of epilepsy; (7) Other severe diseases needed to receive medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
motivation to change;craving;anxiety symptom;depression symptom;attentional bias;response inhibition;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZengzhen Wang

School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

zzhwang@hust.edu.cn+86 027-83657775

Outcome results

None listed

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