Gentle brain stimulation for cannabis cravings in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help reduce cannabis cravings in people who have both schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder. If the treatment works, it might help you feel less compelled to use cannabis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- You have been using cannabis more than three times a week for at least the last three years.
- You have not had any other treatment (medication or therapy) specifically for cannabis dependence.
- You do not have any other psychiatric condition (besides schizophrenia).
- You are fluent in French and are affiliated with the French social security system.
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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