In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial the investigators will evaluate the efficacy of rTMS in reducing impulsivity for cocaine addicts through - Quantitative and qualitative analysis - such behavior and possible behavioral consequences related.
reduction of the rating impulsivity
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
ACTIVE rTMS delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
PLACEBO rTMS delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
Department and Institute of Psychiatry, General Hospital, University of São Paulo Medical School
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
RECRUITINGThe Short PROMIS Questionnaire
The SPQ is a 160-question paper that counsellors and researchers can use to measure an individual's level of addictive tendency in each of sixteen distinct behavioural areas. Will be applied at the following times: T0 (weeks 0 - immediately prior to the rTMS) T1 (4 weeks, after four weeks of treatment with rTMS) and T2 (8 weeks, four weeks after completing treatment). The improvement rate of 10% or more, will be our primary measure of efficacy. T0 (
Time frame: 2 months
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