NCT06324786NARecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Brain Mechanisms of Reducing Polysubstance Use
Arizona State University
Start Date
9/1/2023
Completion Date
8/31/2027
Summary
The proposed study will test whether neurofeedback (NF) could optimize integrative body-mind training (IBMT) practice.
Detailed Description
The proposed study will test whether real-time NF could optimize IBMT practice and improve effects in reducing polysubstance use through targeting self-control networks in the brain.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 18 years old
* Free of any psychiatric diagnoses or medication (besides a substance use disorder (SUD) to alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis)
* In the past month, at least 4 episodes of heavy episodic drinking; at least 3 occasions of cannabis use; and daily cigarette use for at least the past month
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
* Written informed consent
* No previous meditation or NF experiences
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any psychiatric diagnoses other than an SUD
* Medical disorder(s) that may affect the central nervous system; medications that affect the central and autonomic nervous system; or a positive pregnancy test result (females)
* Excluding cannabis, evidence of recent (past month) illicit drug use
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
IBMT
BEHAVIORAL
NF
Conditions
Multiple Drug Use
Locations
YiYuan Tang
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
United States