Substance use disorders. Cannabis related disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: After the pre-test, this group will receive active rTMS under the supervision of a psychiatrist for 20 days. At the end of the intervention, a post-test will be con
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: History of cannabis use for at least 6 months Meeting criteria for cannabis use disorder according to DSM-5 Being between 18 and 30 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having a history of brain injury (epilepsy, seizures, trauma, etc.) Having another underlying medical condition such as neurological disorders, etc. Having a history of severe psychiatric comorbidity (including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders) Concurrent use of a substance of abuse other than cigarettes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The level of craving. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Marijuana craving questionnaire-short form.;Cognitive functions. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST).;Brain activity. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Electroencephalography (EEG recording). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNeda Vahed
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed