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New treatment option for Gambling Disorder
Official title Effect of High-Intensity Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation on Gambling Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07228182
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators assume that High-intensity transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (HI-tACS) could improve gambling disorder patients' executive-control function by modulating abnormal neural activity, particularly gamma-band oscillations, which are closely associated with executive-control deficits. This study intends to validate the effect of HI-tACS treatment, which has been discovered in the previous pilot study.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged 18-60, male or female, with 9 or more years of education, and able to complete questionnaire evaluation and behavioral tests;
- Meet DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders，DSM) diagnostic criteria for gambling disorder;
- Have gambled for at least one year (at least once a week);
- Normal vision and hearing, or within the normal range after correction;
- Agree to cooperate in the follow-up evaluation;
You likely can't join if
- Have severe cognitive impairment, such as a history of head trauma, -cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, etc.;
- Have used drugs promoting cognitive function in the last 6 months;
- Have impaired intelligence (Intelligence Quotient\<70);
- Abuse or dependence of psychoactive substances (except nicotine) in the last 5 years.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged 18-60, male or female, with 9 or more years of education, and able to complete questionnaire evaluation and behavioral tests;
- Meet DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders，DSM) diagnostic criteria for gambling disorder;
- Have gambled for at least one year (at least once a week);
- Normal vision and hearing, or within the normal range after correction;
- Agree to cooperate in the follow-up evaluation;
- No metal implantation in the head, no history of nerve problems or head injury, and no skin sensitivity.
- Have severe cognitive impairment, such as a history of head trauma, -cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, etc.;
- Have used drugs promoting cognitive function in the last 6 months;
- Have impaired intelligence (Intelligence Quotient\<70);
- Abuse or dependence of psychoactive substances (except nicotine) in the last 5 years.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.