Can magnetic pulses curb meth use in methadone patients?
NCT ID NCT04264741
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce methamphetamine use in people already receiving methadone maintenance therapy. Fifty-five adults with both opioid and methamphetamine use disorders received daily rTMS sessions for four weeks. Researchers tracked drug use through self-reports and weekly urine tests to see if the treatment helped reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help people on methadone stop using methamphetamine.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 55 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be modest or temporary.
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Locations
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Wuhan Mental Health Center
Wuhan, China