Recruiting NA Methamphetamine Use Disorder

New treatment option for Methamphetamine Use Disorder

Official title Testing an Accelerated TMS Protocol for Methamphetamine Use Disorder

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06320366

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The investigators will evaluate the effects of an accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) protocol of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) for moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder. This is a randomized parallel group design to assess feasibility and safety, evaluate efficacy (use, craving) and identify magnetic resonance imaging (resting state and cue craving) associated with group/outcomes.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

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Who can take part

Ages 21 to 65

You may be able to join if

  • Age 21-65 years inclusive;
  • Meets DSM-5 criteria for past-year moderate or severe methamphetamine use disorder;
  • By Timeline Follow Back endorses at least 10 days of methamphetamine use out of the last month;
  • Provides a urine drug screen positive for methamphetamine;
  • Able to provide informed consent;

You likely can't join if

  • Lifetime non-substance-induced psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder defined by DSM-5;
  • Current diagnosis of DSM-5 drug use disorder other than stimulant, cannabis or nicotine use disorder;
  • Non-substance-induced manic episode within the past 3 years or major depressive episode in the past year;
  • Current clinically significant neurological disorder or medical illness, including history of seizures, cardiovascular disease/cardiac event, which...
  • Presence of a clinically significant abnormality on baseline MRI;
  • Inability to have an MRI;
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age 21-65 years inclusive;
  • Meets DSM-5 criteria for past-year moderate or severe methamphetamine use disorder;
  • By Timeline Follow Back endorses at least 10 days of methamphetamine use out of the last month;
  • Provides a urine drug screen positive for methamphetamine;
  • Able to provide informed consent;
  • No change in current psychiatric medication regimen, or medication free, for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry;
  • Adequate English proficiency for study consent, and completion of the study instruments.
What rules you out
  • Lifetime non-substance-induced psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder defined by DSM-5;
  • Current diagnosis of DSM-5 drug use disorder other than stimulant, cannabis or nicotine use disorder;
  • Non-substance-induced manic episode within the past 3 years or major depressive episode in the past year;
  • Current clinically significant neurological disorder or medical illness, including history of seizures, cardiovascular disease/cardiac event, which in the opinion of the study physician would make study participation...
  • Presence of a clinically significant abnormality on baseline MRI;
  • Inability to have an MRI;
  • Currently breastfeeding, is currently pregnant or lack of use of effective contraception in women of childbearing age, as assessed by urine pregnancy test and self-report (participants will consent to continue effective...
  • Active criminal justice involvement (i.e., any unresolved legal problems that could jeopardize continuation or completion of the study);
  • History of head injury with loss of consciousness for more than 15 minutes;
  • Diagnosis of dementia;
  • Prescribed benzodiazepines or anticonvulsants;
  • Currently enrolled in formal substance use disorder treatment;
  • Metal implants or non-removable metal objects above the waist;
  • Lifetime history of prior clinical treatment with TMS;
  • Serious risk of suicide or homicide;
  • Unable/unwilling to follow the study procedures;
  • History of intractable migraine;
  • Assessed to be at risk for alcohol or opioid withdrawal.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Aurora, Colorado, United States

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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