CompletedNot Applicable

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder

China144 participantsStarted 2019-09-01

Plain-language summary

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was used to treat methamphetamine use disorder in previous studies, while the evidence-based protocols still required. The aim of this research is to develop more applicable rTMS intervention pattern and protocols to reduce craving and relapse of methamphetamine-dependent patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * In accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) for methamphetamine (MA) use disorders * Primary school degree or above * Normal vision and hearing * Dextromanual * Less than one month before last drug use Exclusion Criteria: * Have a disease that affect cognitive function such as history of head injury, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, etc * Have cognitive-promoting drugs in the last 6 months * Other substance abuse or dependence in recent five years (except nicotine) * Mental impairment, Intelligence Quotient (IQ) \< 70 * Mental disorders * Physical disease

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change of Craving assessed by Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 12 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03736317

SponsorShanghai Mental Health Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-02-01

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