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NCT Number: NCT05794438

Gamified Adaptive Approach Bias Modification on Individuals With Methamphetamine Use History

A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to investigate whether a proposed algorithm that adjusts the congruency ratio based on the user's performance and difficulty can enhance the effectiveness of approach bias modification. Methamphetamine users will be recruited and randomized into an algorithm group, a standard group, and a control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Addiction, Substance Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gao Ping Town Community Drug Rehabilitation Center, Luocheng, Sichuan, China

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About this study

To assess the efficacy of an adaptive approach bias modification (A-ApBM) paradigm with gamified designs and dynamic difficulty adjustments in reducing cue-induced craving in individuals with methamphetamine use history. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial with three study groups: Adaptive ApBM (A-ApBM), Static ApBM (S-ApBM), and control. A-ApBM and S-ApBM groups engaged in ApBM training using a smartphone application for four weeks. A-ApBM used an adaptive algorithm to dynamically adjust the difficulty level based on individual performance, while S-ApBM had a static difficulty level. Cue-induced craving scores were assessed using a visual analog scale at baseline, post-intervention, and at week-16 follow-up.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • having a history of methamphetamine use of at least one year

Exclusion criteria

  • could not fluently operate an Android or an iOS smartphone
  • having mental health conditions other than MUD

Treatment and study plan

Static Approach Bias Modification

Behavioral

In the static approach bias modification, users were instructed to swipe upward when they see portrait format images and swipe downward when they see landscape format images. A shrinking animation comes after swiping upward to simulate the visual effect of moving away (approach), and a growing animation comes after swiping downward to simulate the visual effect of moving towards (avoidance). Two types of images, namely drug-related and non-drug-related, were used in the training. The drug-related images were related to methamphetamine (methamphetamine crystals, powders, and paraphernalia), and the non-drug-related images were related to healthy lifestyles (wealth, sports, gourmet, family activities, etc).

Adaptive Approach Bias Modification

Behavioral

In the adaptive approach bias modification, users were instructed to swipe upward when they see portrait format images and swipe downward when they see landscape format images. A shrinking animation comes after swiping upward to simulate the visual effect of moving away (approach), and a growing animation comes after swiping downward to simulate the visual effect of moving towards (avoidance). Two types of images, namely drug-related and non-drug-related, were used in the training. The drug-related images were related to methamphetamine (methamphetamine crystals, powders, and paraphernalia), and the non-drug-related images were related to healthy lifestyles (wealth, sports, gourmet, family activities, etc). An algorithm continuously monitors the performance of the user and adjusts the ratio of congruent and incongruent trials accordingly to attain a desired difficulty curve.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cue induced craving for methamphetamine

    Time frame: Baseline

    The cue-induced craving was assessed by showing the participants images related to methamphetamine (methamphetamine crystals, powders, and paraphernalia) on a smartphone and asking them to rate their cravings on a 0-10 visual analog scale (0 being least craved and 10 being most craved).

  2. Cue induced craving for methamphetamine

    Time frame: Immediately Post-intervention

    The cue-induced craving was assessed by showing the participants images related to methamphetamine (methamphetamine crystals, powders, and paraphernalia) on a smartphone and asking them to rate their cravings on a 0-10 visual analog scale (0 being least craved and 10 being most craved).

  3. Cue induced craving for methamphetamine

    Time frame: 16 week from baseline assesment

    The cue-induced craving was assessed by showing the participants images related to methamphetamine (methamphetamine crystals, powders, and paraphernalia) on a smartphone and asking them to rate their cravings on a 0-10 visual analog scale (0 being least craved and 10 being most craved).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Adai Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 3, 2023
Registry last updated
Jul 18, 2023

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