Combined tDCS and Cognitive Training as an Adjunctive Treatment in Opioid Use Disorder

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

About this trial

The overall goal of this study is to investigate the added benefit of a neuromodulation intervention in individuals taking medication for treatment for Opioid Use Disorder(OUD).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Ability to provide consent and comply with study procedures

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria for OUD

Undergoing medication treatment for OUD. Participants may have current comorbid drug use, but primary diagnosis must be OUD

Intention to remain in the study until intervention completion.

Disqualifiers

Any medical condition with neurological sequelae

Head injury resulting in skull fracture or loss of consciousness of >30 minutes

Any tDCS or MRI contraindication (tDCS: history of seizures, metallic cranial plates/screws or implanted device, history of eczema on scalp. MRI: unapproved metallic implants, pacemakers or any other implanted electrical device, shrapnel, metallic braces, non-removable body piercings, pregnancy, breathing or movement disorder, or claustrophobia)

Any psychotic disorder (participants with other treated and stable psychiatric disorders will be included)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators