Brain stimulation study for cannabis use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-surgical magnetic stimulation to the brain) can help people reduce or stop cannabis use. You may be eligible if you have cannabis use disorder and meet specific safety and symptom criteria.
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Who can take part
- Be able to understand the study and consent (capacity to provide informed consent)
- Be age 18 to 65
- Have a confirmed cannabis use disorder diagnosis, and cannabis is your main drug of concern
- Use cannabis at least 5 days per week and want to cut down or stop
- Have high scores on screening measures for cannabis symptoms (CUDIT-R ≥12 and contemplation ladder ≥7)
- Have a positive urine test for cannabis and a baseline THC level above the trial’s threshold
- Stable mental-health medicines for at least 14 days before starting (no recent changes)
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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