Temporal Window and Episodic Future Thinking in CUD

Launched by VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY · Aug 16, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the relationship between time perception and future thinking in people who have Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD). Researchers want to understand how thinking about the future might help individuals who are trying to manage their cocaine use. The goal is to see if changing how we think about time can help those struggling with this addiction.

To participate in the trial, you need to be at least 18 years old, have used cocaine recently, and want to cut down or quit using it, but you don't have immediate plans to start treatment. The study is currently looking for participants of all genders who meet these criteria. If you join, you’ll take part in activities designed to help you think about your future and how it relates to your choices today. However, if you have certain conditions like severe opioid use disorder or a history of psychosis, you may not be eligible to participate. This trial provides a unique opportunity to explore ways to support recovery for those affected by cocaine use.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. demonstrate recent cocaine use and CUD (use in last month, DSM-5 for CUD \> 4)
• • 2. be 18 years of age or older
• • 3. have a desire to quit or cut down on their cocaine use, but do not have proximate plans to enroll in treatment for CUD during the study period
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. meeting moderate to severe DSM-5 criteria for opioid use disorder
• • 2. having a current diagnosis of any psychotic disorder
• • 3. having a history of seizure disorders or traumatic brain injury
• • 4. having any contraindication for participation in the MRI sessions