NCT02986438

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the short and long term clinical and cognitive effects of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) at 5 Hz and/or 10 Hz frequencies on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in cocaine dependent patients and to examine possible changes in brain structure and functional connectivity associated with this intervention.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2017

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 2, 2016

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 8, 2016

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2017

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

July 2, 2020

Status Verified

June 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

3.7 years

First QC Date

December 2, 2016

Last Update Submit

June 30, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

CocaineAddictionrTMSfMRI

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in Cocaine Craving (CCQ)

    The craving will be measured using a craving questionnaire for cocaine validated in Mexican population (Cocaine Craving Questionnaire or CCQ).

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Change in Cocaine Craving (VAS)

    The craving will be measured using a 100 mm visual analogue scales (VAS).

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Change in Cocaine Urine Test

    Frequency of cocaine use will be measured using reagent strips from Instant View drug screening (\> 300 ng/mL). Results are Positive or Negative.

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Changes in Psychopathological Symptoms

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Changes in Depression

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Changes in Anxiety

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Changes in Drug Consumption and Related Problems

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • Changes in Sleep Quality: PSQI

    Baseline, 2 weeks, 3 months

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Active rTMS frequency at 5 Hz

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The intervention will be Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Each patient will receive treatment stimulation in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (lDLPFC) with a frequency of 5 Hz, that includes 2 sessions per day for 10 consecutive business days for 2 weeks. Then a target frequency will be determined for the remaining of the study. If this arm's target frequency is chosen, then the participants will receive the maintenance intervention of 2 sessions per week for 12 months. Each session will consist of the application of rTMS at a frequency of 5Hz, to 100% of the motor threshold.

Device: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Sham rTMS frequency at 5 Hz

SHAM COMPARATOR

The intervention will be Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Sham). rTMS will be used with a coil that allows simulated stimulation (Coil AP) at a frequency of 5 Hz, with the software necessary for the operator to remain blind to the stimulation condition. This arm will only last for 2 weeks.

Device: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Sham)

Interventions

The investigators will use a Magpro R-30 MagVenture quick stimulator, equipped with an 8-reel, 75 mm internal diameter in each spiral. Each patient will receive consistent treatment in 2 sessions a day for 10 consecutive business days in the first two weeks, then receive 2 weekly sessions, until the year of treatment is completed. Each session will consist of the application of 30 trains of 10 seconds duration separated by intervals of one minute, at a fixed frequency (5Hz or 10Hz), to 100% of the motor threshold.

Active rTMS frequency at 5 Hz

The investigators will use a Magpro R-30 MagVenture quick stimulator, equipped with an 8-reel, 75 mm internal diameter in each spiral with a coil that allows simulated stimulation (Coil AP). This condition will only last two weeks.

Sham rTMS frequency at 5 Hz

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Minimum age of eighteen and maximum of fifty years.
  • Cocaine users for at least 1 year, currently using at least 3 times a week, with abstinence periods continuing to be less than one month in the last year.
  • The reading level of at least 6th grade of primary (equivalent to fifth grade of elementary school).
  • The ability to give a valid informed consent.
  • Right-handed (in order to control by cerebral laterality in Neuroimaging).
  • If the subject is female and of childbearing age, she agrees to use a medically acceptable form of contraception, and to not become pregnant during the duration of the study. A woman is considered to have potential for pregnancy, unless she is postmenopause or surgically sterilized. Female patients of childbearing potential should use either: (1) contraceptive pill or hormone preparation IUD or deposit (ring, injection, implant); And / or (2) a barrier method of contraception, such as the diaphragm, spermicide sponge, or a condom.
  • Contraceptive measures will be reviewed with the female subjects at each visit prior to the rTMS treatment.
  • Self-report of experiencing cocaine craving when exposed to cocaine-associated cues.
  • Body mass index less or equal to 30, allowing them to safely enter the Magnetic Resonance.

You may not qualify if:

  • Personal or first-degree family history of any clinically defined neurological disorder, including organic brain disease, epilepsy, brain events, brain injury, or multiple sclerosis; Or personal history of previous neurosurgery or traumatic brain injury that have produced loss of consciousness.
  • Cardiac pacemakers, neural stimulators, implantable defibrillators, implanted medication pumps, intracardiac lines, or acute, unstable heart disease, with intracranial implants (eg, aneurysm clips, leads, stimulators, cochlear implants, or electrodes) or with any other Metallic object inside or near the head that can not be safely removed.
  • Screw metal or metallic projectiles into the head or body.
  • Current use of any investigational drug or any anti-proconvulsant drug such as tricyclic or neuroleptic antidepressants (which reduce the seizure threshold).
  • Increased intracranial pressure (decreasing seizure threshold).
  • History of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mania or hypomania.
  • History of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cerebrovascular events or transient ischemic attack, or any heart condition currently under medical care.
  • Women with reproductive potential who do not use an acceptable form of contraception pregnant or who are lactating.
  • Any history of seizures.
  • The current dependence (DSM-V criteria) on substances other than cocaine and / or nicotine.
  • Claustrophobia making them unable to tolerate lying inside the MRI scanner.
  • History of HIV infection or HIV antibody test positive (Due to potential neuroinfection).
  • These data will be corroborated by a screening visit where the following instruments will be used:
  • Clinical Interview. Self-applicable demographic questionnaire. Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI-Plus). Structured clinical interview for DSM Axis II, self report (SCID-II).
  • Elimination criteria:
  • +4 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría "Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz"

Mexico City, 14370, Mexico

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Garza-Villarreal EA, Alcala-Lozano R, Fernandez-Lozano S, Morelos-Santana E, Davalos A, Villicana V, Alcauter S, Castellanos FX, Gonzalez-Olvera JJ. Clinical and Functional Connectivity Outcomes of 5-Hz Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as an Add-on Treatment in Cocaine Use Disorder: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging. 2021 Jul;6(7):745-757. doi: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2021.01.003. Epub 2021 Jan 26.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cocaine-Related DisordersBehavior, Addictive

Interventions

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Substance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental DisordersCompulsive BehaviorImpulsive BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Magnetic Field TherapyTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Eduardo A Garza-Villarreal, MD, PHD

    Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Ruth Alcala-Lozano, MD, MSc

    Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatria "Ramon de la Fuente Muñiz"

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Ruth Alcala-Lozano, MD, MSc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Double-blind randomized control trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 2, 2016

First Posted

December 8, 2016

Study Start

May 1, 2017

Primary Completion

December 31, 2020

Study Completion

December 31, 2020

Last Updated

July 2, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

After the main publications by the group are released, all data (clinical, cognitive and neuroimaging) will be uploaded to an online open server such as LONI or OpenfMRI, for example.

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