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euromodulation as an intervention to improve empathic abilities and reduce violent behavior in forensic offenders

Conditions
Substance use, lack of empathy, violent behavior
Registration Number
NL-OMON21270
Lead Sponsor
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Male

-Age 18-60

Exclusion Criteria

-Major neurological conditions (e.g. traumatic brain injury).

-Major mental disorders (i.e. major depression, psychotic symptoms)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To increase empathic abilities and reduce violent behavior in offenders with substance abuse problems through stimulation with tDCS. <br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
A decrease in craving for cocaine and alcohol in substance use offenders.<br /><br>A change in electrophysiological responding in the brain from pre- to postintervention.<br /><br>Follow up after six months.
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