Deep brain stimulation for opioid addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that uses electrical pulses to target specific brain areas, can help reduce cravings and relapse in people with opioid use disorder who haven't found relief from other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder for at least 5 years
- You have tried at least two different treatments for opioid addiction (like medication, rehab, or therapy) but still have cravings or have relapsed
- You currently have ongoing cravings for opioids
- You are willing to undergo brain imaging (MRI) and psychological evaluations
- You have no other serious brain conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or stroke
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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