Focused ultrasound for severe opioid addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial uses focused ultrasound (sound waves aimed at a specific part of the brain) to help people who have severe opioid addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It may help reduce cravings and support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 22 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with severe opioid addiction for at least 2 years.
- You can have an MRI and lie still for 2-3 hours (no metal implants, pacemakers, or claustrophobia).
- You have not had a stroke, brain surgery, or a serious brain condition (like epilepsy or a tumor).
- You do not have schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder.
- You are willing to try to stop using illegal drugs during the study.
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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