Brain stimulation to help prevent opioid relapse
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a type of brain stimulation called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) to see if it can help people who have recently started medication for opioid dependence (buprenorphine or methadone) stay on track and avoid relapse. The treatment is non-invasive and involves a mild electrical current applied to the scalp.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 60 years old.
- You are currently dependent on opioids and have recently (within the last 90 days) started taking buprenorphine or methadone.
- You receive treatment at Butler Hospital or through a community opioid treatment program.
- You do not have certain neurological conditions like Parkinson's, seizure disorder, or a recent head injury.
- You are not currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next month.
- You plan to stay on buprenorphine or methadone for at least the next 3 months.
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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