tDCS to improve social thinking in heroin recovery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) to improve social thinking skills in people recovering from heroin addiction. It's for adults in early recovery who are in a rehabilitation center.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with severe substance use disorder (heroin) and have used heroin for more than 10 years, at least 0.1 grams daily.
- You have been abstinent for 8 months or less and had a positive urine test when entering rehab.
- You have not had any brain stimulation treatments (like tDCS) in the past 6 months.
- You do not have conditions like epilepsy, brain implants, a pacemaker, or severe heart problems.
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