Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Temporal Interference Methods for Addiction Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Nicotine Use Disorder

Substance Use Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical study is testing whether a new non-invasive brain stimulation method, called temporal interference (TI), can reduce nicotine cravings and usage in people who vape. TI delivers mild elect...

Detailed Description

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are difficult to treat effectively, with high relapse rates despite behavioral and pharmacological interventions. Previous clinical and case studies have shown that dire...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 21 and 50
  • Nicotine dependent and vape at least 15 mg nicotine per day
  • Must have a phone with internet access
  • Participants must have at least a 6th grade education and be able to speak and read English

Exclusion

  • History of seizures, seizure disorders, or familial history of seizure disorders
  • History of intractable migraine or complicated migraine syndromes
  • History of suicide attempts or active suicidal ideation (past month)
  • History of cardiac arrhythmias, prolonged QT, pacemakers, or cardiovascular disorders
  • Hypertension with systolic BP \>150mmHgCentral nervous system structural lesions (tumors, MS, strokes, etc.)
  • Active neuropsychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar, active psychosis, dementia, etc.)
  • History of head trauma with loss of consciousness, skull fractures, subdural hematomas
  • Active opioid, cocaine, and/or methamphetamine use
  • Active severe cannabis use disorder
  • Active alcohol use disorder or history of alcohol withdrawal
  • Metal implants in the head or under the scalp (excluding dental implants)
  • Current smoking cessation treatment or medications affecting reward processing
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 27 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07210268

Start Date

December 1 2025

End Date

February 27 2026

Last Update

December 3 2025

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Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47403