Study Details

A Study of Transcranial Magnetic Brain Stimulation (TMS) to Help Treat Methamphetamine Use During Pregnancy

(IRB#: IRB_00202011)

This study is testing a treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it may help pregnant people who are using methamphetamine. TMS does not use surgery or medicine. It uses gentle magnetic pulses placed on the head to help certain parts of the brain that affect mood, cravings, and decisionmaking. There are very few safe and effective treatments for methamphetamine use during pregnancy. Some treatments do not work well or may not be safe during pregnancy. This study is being done to see if TMS can be used safely during pregnancy and if people are willing and able to use it. People in the study will receive either TMS or the usual care they would normally receive. The study team will check how cravings, drug use, mood, and overall wellbeing change during the study. The health of both the pregnant person and the baby will be closely watched to help keep them safe. Some participants may be asked to do interviews to talk about their experience in the study. They can share what they liked, what was hard, and how the treatment could be better. With permission, the study team may also talk with people who support the participant, such as a partner, family member, or close support person. The study team may also talk with the participants healthcare providers. These interviews are optional, and people can choose whether or not they want to take part. The goal of this study is to help find safer and better treatments for pregnant people with substance use problems and to improve health for both parents and their babies.

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