Study of the Effect of Magnetic Stimulation Repetitive Transcranial on Impulsivity in Cocaine Dependence

Phase 2

• Conditions: Cocaine Dependence

• Registration Number: NCT01397266
• Lead Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Brief Summary

In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial the investigators will evaluate the efficacy of rTMS in reducing impulsivity for cocaine addicts through - Quantitative and qualitative analysis - such behavior and possible behavioral consequences related.

Detailed Description

reduction of the rating impulsivity

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03
• Status Verified: 2010-08
• Study First Submitted: 2011-05-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-07-18
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-19
• Last Update Posted: 2011-07-19
• Primary Completion: 2012-01
• Study Completion: 2013-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Short PROMIS Questionnaire	2 months	The SPQ is a 160-question paper that counsellors and researchers can use to measure an individual's level of addictive tendency in each of sixteen distinct behavioural areas. Will be applied at the following times: T0 (weeks 0 - immediately prior to the rTMS) T1 (4 weeks, after four weeks of treatment with rTMS) and T2 (8 weeks, four weeks after completing treatment).; The improvement rate of 10% or more, will be our primary measure of efficacy. T0 (

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department and Institute of Psychiatry, General Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School; 🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil