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Effects of exercise training and brain stimulation on drug dependency

Evaluating the Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Circuit Training on Drug Craving, Impulsivity, and Risky Decision-Making in Females with Drug Dependency during Rehabilitation Period

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210617051606N8
Enrollment
16
Registered
2023-02-09
Start date
2023-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-13

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Conditions

Drug abuse. Drug abuse counseling and surveillance

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this study, all the subjects were exposed to three intervention conditions with an interval of at least one week in between. These conditions include 1) circuit

Sponsors

Razi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged between 18 to 50 years Resident of Kermanshah Not taking the drug for 2 to 12 months Being right handed History of drug abuse and being in the phase of rehabilitation Absence of physical drug dependency (participating in detoxification) Getting the certification of no prohibition of participating in the exercise training program from a specialist

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of seizures, epilepsy, or other neurological diseases Existence of implantable devices or pacemakers in the body Tobacco and alcohol consumption Existence of ant musculoskeletal disorders Participation in regular exercise training program in last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in drug craving. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Drug craving standard questionnaire.;Changes in impulsivity. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: Go/ No Go cognitive test software.;Risky decision-making. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: IOWA gambling cognitive test software (This name is not an abbreviation and is the original name of the test).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in pleasure sensation. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: 11-point pleasure sensation scale.;Changes in arousal. Timepoint: Before and after interventions. Method of measurement: 6-point felt arousal scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Amiri

Razi University

e.amiri@razi.ac.ir+98 83 3845 8428

Outcome results

None listed

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