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An intervention study of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation in a methamphetamine population

An intervention study of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation in a methamphetamine population

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400086573
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-07-05
Start date
2024-07-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-08

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

Conditions

methamphetamine dependence

Interventions

1:The HD-tDCS central electrode stimulated the left DLPFC and set the stimulation protocol: 1.5mA, duration 20min
2:The HD-tDCS central electrode stimulated the right DLPFC and set the stimulation protocol: 1.5mA for 20min
3:The HD-tDCS central electrode stimulated the left and right DLPFC and set up a stimulation protocol: the current rose to 1.5 mA within 30 s of the start of the intervention, after which it then fell

Sponsors

Department of Basic Psychology, School of Psychology, Chengdu Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) meet the diagnostic criteria for MA addiction in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5); (2) be between the ages of 18-35 years old; (3) have an elementary school education or higher; (4) have a color vision that is normal (no color blindness or color weakness).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) a history of heroin, marijuana, and other illicit drug use in addition to MA use; (2) a history of epilepsy, stroke, increased intracranial pressure, and traumatic brain injury; (3) an acute psychiatric disorder or a severe physical illness; (4) the presence of metal implants such as electrodes, pacemakers, and cardiac bypasses in the body; (5) recent skin allergies, injuries, and inflammation; and (6) a history of brain stimulation therapy (transcranial direct current stimulation therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, etc.) and are currently receiving other treatments, such as medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Drug Cravings;Inhibitory Control;Attention Bias;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJing Lushi

Department of Basic Psychology, School of Psychology, Chengdu Medical College

fengjingqianhui@163.com+86 186 8122 3286

Outcome results

None listed

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