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A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Neurofeedback and Group Exercises in Reducing Craving and Enhancing Resilience in Addicts Undergoing Treatment

Comparing the effectiveness of neurofeedback and group exercises in reducing cravings and increasing resilience in addicts undergoing treatment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250906067137N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-09-13
Start date
2025-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Craving. Other psychoactive substance related disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group will participate in a 24-session training program, each session lasting 60 minutes (30 minutes neurofeedback + 30 minutes group training), he

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 60 years. Individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder according to DSM-5 or ICD-10, undergoing treatment in addiction recovery centers. Ability to attend sessions (without severe physical or cognitive limitations).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of severe psychiatric disorders, such as active psychosis, major depressive disorder, or uncontrolled bipolar disorder. The presence of serious neurological or medical conditions, such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, or severe heart disease, that would preclude physical exercise or neurofeedback training. Concurrent use of psychoactive medications that significantly affect attention and concentration and could confound the results. Participation in other group therapy or neurofeedback programs outside of the study, which may lead to data contamination.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Craving. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Post-Withdrawal Substance Craving Assessment Test.;Resilience. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Shahitat

Islamic Azad University

reza.shahitat@aui.ir+98 61 3227 1486

Outcome results

None listed

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