NCT05568251

Brief Summary

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of prefrontal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training on cognitive functions in individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The participants will be allocated into active/sham groups (1:1) and will receive a single session of prefrontal tDCS combined with cognitive training. Outcomes of the active and sham groups will be compared.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
38

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2019

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2019

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2020

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2022

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 5, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

October 6, 2022

Status Verified

October 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

October 1, 2022

Last Update Submit

October 4, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

brain stimulationcognitive functionsneuropsychological evaluationopioid use disordertranscranial direct current stimulation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Changes in the Iowa Gambling Task net score

    Iowa Gambling Task net score is the total score of the task (between -100 and 100) that generally assesses the decision making under ambiguity, but also assesses the decision making under risk at the later stages. Higher scores in the task represents better decision making and healthy people generally have scores above 8-10 in the task.

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • Changes in the Adjusted Number of Pumps in the Balloon Analogue Risk Task

    The Balloon Analogue Risk Task is the commonly used computerized measure of decision making under risk. Main outcome variable of the task is the Adjusted Number of Pumps which includes the mean number of pumps in the trials that not resulted with an explosion. Lower values mean lower impulsivity.

    Before and immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Changes in Interference Time in the Stroop Test

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • Changes in the Stop Signal Reaction time in the Stop Signal Test

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • Changes in the verbal fluency performance

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • Changes in the digit span performance

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • Changes in the Trail Making Test A Time

    Before and immediately after the intervention

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Active tDCS combined with Cognitive Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Device: transcranial Direct Current StimulationProcedure: Cognitive training

Sham tDCS combined with Cognitive Training

SHAM COMPARATOR
Device: transcranial Direct Current StimulationProcedure: Cognitive training

Interventions

Participants will receive a single session of active/sham tDCS. During each session, 2 milliAmpers of active or sham tDCS will be applied for 20 minutes over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (right anodal/left cathodal).

Active tDCS combined with Cognitive TrainingSham tDCS combined with Cognitive Training

Participants will be administered Game of Dice Task concurrent with the tDCS session

Active tDCS combined with Cognitive TrainingSham tDCS combined with Cognitive Training

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Being aged between 18-65 years
  • being in the maintenance phase of the OUD treatment
  • naivety to tDCS
  • at least 5 years of education

You may not qualify if:

  • current diagnosis of major depressive disorder
  • current diagnosis or history of bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, neurocognitive disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, mental retardation, severe neurological disorders,
  • common tDCS contraindications

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Istanbul University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Research, Treatment and Training Center for Alcohol and Substance Dependence (AMATEM)

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Aksu S, Soyata AZ, Seker S, Akkaya G, Yilmaz Y, Kafali T, Evren C, Umut G. Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive training improves decision making and executive functions in opioid use disorder: a triple-blind sham-controlled pilot study. J Addict Dis. 2024 Apr-Jun;42(2):154-165. doi: 10.1080/10550887.2023.2168991. Epub 2023 Mar 2.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Opioid-Related Disorders

Interventions

Transcranial Direct Current StimulationCognitive Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Narcotic-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Electric Stimulation TherapyTherapeuticsConvulsive TherapyPsychiatric Somatic TherapiesBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesElectroshockPsychological TechniquesNeurological RehabilitationRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Serkan Aksu

    Istanbul University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Participants, investigators and outcome assessors will be blinded.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Proffessor Doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2022

First Posted

October 5, 2022

Study Start

June 1, 2019

Primary Completion

June 1, 2020

Study Completion

June 1, 2020

Last Updated

October 6, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations