The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on craving Opioid use

The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on craving and lapse in opioid patients under methadone maintenance treatment

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20101130005280N49

Enrollment

Registered

2022-03-25

Start date

2021-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-04-04

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Conditions

The subject of study is not a disease.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Ten sessions will be held every other day for twenty minutes with 2 mA electric current intensity. The transcranial electrical stimulation device (tDCS) has two pol

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Completing the informed consent form Age between 18 to 60 years Negative rapid urine drug test Have been on methadone treatment for at least 1 month Have a history of opium addiction and methadone treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a metal or prosthesis or implant in the skull dependence on non-opioids such as Methamphetamine Existence of other moderate and chronic psychiatric disorders other than consumption Having a significant physical illness Have a history of epilepsy or severe concussion

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of craving for substances. Timepoint: It is measured before the start of electrical stimulation sessions and after interventions. Method of measurement: By the questionnaire of the tendency to use substances.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAli Talaei

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

talaeia@mums.ac.ir+98 935 538 0238

Outcome results

None listed

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