Deep brain stimulation for opioid use disorder cravings
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether deep brain stimulation (a device that delivers small electrical signals to the brain) can reduce cravings and improve symptoms in adults with opioid use disorder. You may be eligible if you have a long history of opioid dependence and have tried multiple treatment options without lasting success.
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Who can take part
- You’re 22 or older and have opioid use disorder as your main diagnosis
- You’ve had opioid use, relapse, and/or cravings for at least 5 years
- You’ve tried at least two different treatment types but still have cravings
- You can complete brain testing, including a neuro-psych evaluation, a psychiatric evaluation, and an MRI
- Blood tests and infection checks must be acceptable (no concerning bleeding/clotting issues or blood infections)
- You must not have had prior brain surgery and must not have certain brain/MRI findings that make stimulation unsafe
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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