Synergistic comparison of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and cranial direct current stimulation therapy on the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex on reducing cravings and clinical signs and improving neuropsychological functions in Stimulant substance abusers

Phase 1

• Conditions: addiction.; Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of other stimulants, including caffeine; F15.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20230318057753N1
• Lead Sponsor: Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Primary diagnosis of amphetamine abuse based on clinical interview based on DSM-5
Age range 20-50 years
He had at least middle school education
Lack of diagnosis of any psychiatric disorder (except substance abuse)
Not receiving any psychiatric medication for at least 6 months before entering the study
Not receiving any other psychological intervention during the study
Subjects' consent to participate in the research
Not suffering from any specific physical disease
Not suffering from neurological diseases (epilepsy, multiple sclerosis).

Exclusion Criteria

Having schizophrenia spectrum disorders and other psychotic disorders.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and related disorders.
post-traumatic stress disorder and related disorders;
Bipolar mood disorder and related disorders.
Anxiety disorder caused by substances/drugs or caused by other medical conditions.
Having a history of suicidal actions and thoughts.
Having an injury in the head and neck area.
history of consumption shorter than 6 months.
History of implanting prosthesis in the head and neck area.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified