Brain stimulation for severe addiction
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new brain stimulation approach for people with severe addiction that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. It uses deep brain stimulation guided by brain mapping to try to reduce cravings and help you stay abstinent.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 65 years old.
- You have a severe addiction to alcohol or drugs that hasn't improved with at least two standard treatments in the last 3 years.
- You are willing to work toward quitting use completely.
- You have stable housing and a way to get to appointments.
- You are generally healthy enough to have brain surgery (no uncontrolled medical conditions, no metal implants in your body, and no seizures or stroke).
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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