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Studying he long-term Effects of Brain Electrical stimulation on the Rate of Craving and Return to Methamphetamine Consumption

Cumulative and Booster Effects of tDCS Sessions on Drug Craving, lapse and Cognitive Impairments in Methamphetamine Users, A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170822035838N2
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-03-21
Start date
2018-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-03-26

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

Conditions

Methamphetamine dependency. Other stimulant dependence

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Direct and constant current is generated by a battery and transferred by a pair of 4.5×5 cm (22.5 cm square) electrodes. Electrodes are standard carbonic, covered w

Sponsors

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Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
21 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Using methamphetamine for at least 6 months as the main drug based on DSM-V2 2. Usage history at least 3 times a week during the last 6 months 3. Male gender 4. Age range of 21-50 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of brain damage, epilepsy, brain surgery and tumor

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Basic Met Craving. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 72 hours after the intervention sessions, up to 6 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Drug Desire Questionnaire (DDQ).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cue-induced craving. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 72 hours after the intervention sessions, up to 6 months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Drug Desire Questionnaire (DDQ).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaber Hassanloo

Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch

saberhasanlou@gmail.com+98 21 5580 3121

Outcome results

None listed

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