Brain zaps may curb meth cravings in methadone patients
NCT ID NCT04264741
First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce methamphetamine use in people already receiving methadone for opioid addiction. Fifty-five adults participated, and researchers tracked their drug use through daily self-reports and weekly urine tests for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if rTMS could help control cravings and prevent relapse.
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Wuhan Mental Health Center
Wuhan, China
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