Repetitive Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a relatively safe and non-invasive method to modulate neuronal activity; rTMS uses alternating magnetic fields in a certain frequency to induce an electric current in the underlying brain tissue. Administering high frequency rTMS to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is possible to increase brain activity in the stimulated area and to change brain activity in associated regions that are part of the same neural circuit which may reduce craving.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
52
Repetitive Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a relatively safe and non-invasive method to modulate neuronal activity; rTMS uses alternating magnetic fields in a certain frequency to induce an electric current in the underlying brain tissue.
craving severity
measure severity of drug craving using craving severity scale, the scale is called brief substance craving scale. a higher outcome is a worse result
Time frame: 6 weeks
heroin craving
using the heroin craving questionnaire, a higher score indicates a worse outcome
Time frame: 6 weeks
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