Impact of lofexidine on stress, craving and opioid use

Date Added
September 4th, 2018
PRO Number
Pro00081381
Researcher
Kathleen Brady

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Keywords
Drug Studies, Psychiatry
Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the medication lofexidine, taken together with buprenorphine or methadone, is more effective at reducing opioid craving, use and stress response than buprenorphine or methadone alone, and to see if this effect is different for men and women. Participants are randomly assigned to add either lofexidine or placebo to their buprenorphine or methadone treatment for five weeks. They return at the end of five weeks to participate in an opioid imagery task and stress task. Throughout the study, participants complete "CREMA" sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) using an iPhone app three times a day. These sessions include looking at stressful and neutral pictures and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Amanda Wagner
843-792-0484
wagne@musc.edu

rTMS for Stimulant Use Disorders

Date Added
March 2nd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00107688
Researcher
Kathleen Brady

List of Studies


Keywords
Brain, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

The study will compare Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) with placebo rTMS in reducing Cocaine and/or Methamphetamine use. Study participants will be adults who currently use Cocaine and/or Methamphetamine. Eligible participants will receive multiple sessions of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) or placebo rTMS over the course of an 8-week treatment period and will complete follow-up assessments for 8 weeks post-treatment. Participants will be compensated for participating.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Alexandra Herron
843-214-4496
herronal@musc.edu



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