Men with Heroin Disorder - Men with Methamphetamine Disorder.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Methamphetamine (n=20) group is assessed by structured clinical interview (DSM-5) for Axis I and II disorders. They are then assessed (pre-test) through attention tests (Stroop test) a
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Men with a minimum age of 20 years and a maximum of 50 year- Having at least secondary education (cycle) - Having diagnostic criteria for dependence on opiates (heroin) and stimulants (methamphetamine - Have lower than average scores on attention and memory tests based on initial assessment using RehaCom cognitive software screening modules - No participating in psychotherapy groups including NA in the last 6 months - Complete the informed consent 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 - having serious suicidal thoughts - Receiving another medical or psychological intervention at the same time
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Selective Attention. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Stroop test.;Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG) Indices. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: QEEG 3840 -Neuroguide software.;Working memory. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Wechsler Memory Scale-Third Edition (WMS-III). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Reza Arezoomandan
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed