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The study evaluates the efficacy of 3 weeks of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), 5 sessions/weekly, in reducing cocaine consumption immediately after and within the 8 weeks following the treatment in addicted patients with cocaine use disorders (CUD) versus placebo.
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40 patients are expected and randomized in two groups: 20 patients with active rTMS and 20 with placebo rTMS.
Visit 1: 15 days (3 weeks of 5 consecutive daily sessions and 2 days of rest) 15Hz rTMS is performed during the following days in addition to a biweekly urine drug test and VAS evaluation.
Visit 2: Changes from baseline to week 8 in cocaine intake. Evaluation of craving and of other assessments like mood and quality of life.
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65 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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