A randomized controlled trial on the effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on depression, anxiety, and craving in addicted male patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addicted patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment are prone to several complications and the risk of relapse.

Objective

The present study aims to investigate the effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on depression, anxiety, and craving in addicted male people undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.

Methods

This randomized controlled trial study was conducted on 60 male patients referred to Persia addiction treatment center between 2021 and 2022. Patients were randomly divided into two equal treatment and placebo groups. The treatment group received cranial electrotherapy stimulation intervention for 48 sessions of 30 min. Depression and anxiety were evaluated using the Hamilton questionnaire before and after the intervention, and the l

SUBMITTER: Ravari HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature