Role of High Frequency RTMS in Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Nov 13, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Addiction is a complex, chronic brain condition influenced by genes and the environment that is characterized by substance use or compulsive actions that continue despite harmful consequences. For a long time, addiction meant an uncontrollable habit of using alcohol or other drugs as opioid. More recently, the concept of addiction has expanded to include behaviors, as well as substances, and even ordinary and necessary activities, such as exercise and eating.
Speaking of opioid addiction, Opioid addiction is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that can cause major health, social, and economic...
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion criteria:
- • Male
- • Age 18- 40
- • Opioid use disorder
- Exclusion criteria:
- • Individuals with mental disorders (such as primary psychosis, schizophrenia, mental retardation, and brain damage induced mental disorder),
- • History of epilepsy
- • History of cardiovascular complications.
- • History of contraindications to TMS (e.g. metal implants in the head).
About Assiut University
Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Assiut, , Egypt
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported