Theta Burst Stimulation for Gambling Disorder
Gambling Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Gambling Disorder focused on measuring theta burst stimulation, Gambling Disorder
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: age between 18 and 65 years; fulfilling at least 4 of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual version 5 (DSM-5) criteria of gambling disorder for at least 12-month assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide informed consent or comprehend the study procedure; A major psychiatric illness that required chronic psychotropic medication or inpatient treatment, including schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar spectrum disorder, and major depressive disorder with psychotic features. A current DSM-5 diagnosis of substance use disorder except nicotine use disorder or the use of one to two low-potency benzodiazepine tablets for sleep impairment; Have known preexisting noise-induced hearing loss, concurrent treatment with ototoxic medications, or with cochlear implants. Unstable medical illness, including malignancy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, unstable cardiac disease or recent myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular or cardiovascular risk factors that require intensive medical management On medications known to lower seizure threshold (e.g., TCA, bupropion, clozapine) Implants controlled by physiological signals, including pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, cochlear implant. Metallic objects in the head, including stenting, suture. Elevated risk of seizure due to traumatic brain history, seizure history, and head trauma, intracranial lesion, and alcohol or benzodiazepines withdrawal syndrome, stimulant intoxication.
Sites / Locations
- Taipei City HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Active arm
Sham arm
The intervention group will receive repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation at the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and pre-supplementary motor area
the control group will receive sham stimulation