Methamphetamine abusers.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Rreal tDCS: 11 patients in this group received tDCS with craving therapy protocol during 15 sessions
they also received 24 sessions of psychological therapy based on the matrix protocol. Therapeutic protocol of intervention group (real TDCS) included 2MA current for 20 minutes in form of DC current.
they also received 24 sessions of psychological therapy based on the matrix protocol. The matrix protocol includes: a variety of psychological therapies for patients. Intervention 3: Control group:
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who had referred to the common accommodation and outpatient treatment center in order to quite methamphetamine addiction Having at least 12-month experience of methamphetamine addiction based on the DSM-5 criteria Drug abuse in 6 days a week, Avoiding any drug or stimulant abuse except for cigarette Age: 18-50, Consent signing of ethical form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having any psychiatric disorder except for drug-related disorders, Traumatic brain injuries (medium to severe) along with neurologic deficits or suffering from acute and unstable medical conditions that may put the patient at risk, Having metal implants inside the skull, mental retardation, organic brain disorder, having serious suicidal thoughts, Receiving another medical or psychological intervention at the same time.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Craving Score in Craving questionnaire. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Craving questionnaire or OCDUS - Obsessive Compulsive Drug Use Scale.;Working memory score in Wechsler subscale. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The digit span subscale of Wechsler Intelligence Scale.;Cognitive function score in Wisconsin Scale. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Reza Arezoomandan
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed