The effectiveness of direct electrical stimulation of the brain on cognitive functions and craving

Evaluation the effectiveness of direct electrical brain stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive functions and cravings in drug addicts undergoing maintenance treatment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230816059170N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-12-20

Start date

2023-07-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Addiction. Opioid related disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group received ten sessions of transcranial electric current stimulation. Intervention with OASIS PRO WITH tDCS device from MIND ALIVE company was

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having informed consent to participate in the research Having at least primary education No drug use Use of maintenance treatment method

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Using a method other than conservative treatment methods female gender Illiteracy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Craving. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention and after 10 treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Craving questionnaire.;Cognitive function. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention and after 10 treatment sessions. Method of measurement: Working memory performance questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMostafa Nikfard

Islamic Azad University

nikfardmostafa@gmail.com+98 23 3336 0529

Outcome results

None listed

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