This study aims to evaluate the role of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in reducing pain, decreasing craving, alleviating withdrawal symptoms, lowering relapse rates, reducing impulsivity, and improving cognitive function in patients with Opioid Use Disorder, while also evaluating associated factors.
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Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
40
To evaluate the role of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in reducing pain, decreasing craving, alleviating withdrawal symptoms, lowering relapse rates, reducing impulsivity, and improving cognitive function in patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Using psychotherapy in opioid use disorder.
Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
Role of rTMS in managing opioid use disorders using multiple scales
To evaluate the role of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in reducing pain in patients with Opioid Use Disorder by using BRIEF PAIN INVENTORY (SHORT FORM) scale.
Time frame: 2 years
RTMS in managing opioid use disorder in Upper Egypt
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in reducing craving in opioid use disorder patient using Brief Substance Craving Scale.
Time frame: 2 years
RTMS in managing opioid use disorder in Upper Egypt
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in improving cognition using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale.
Time frame: 2 years
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