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Study identifier: NCT04354077 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Deep Brain Stimulation Effects In Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Condition: Opioid-use Disorder  ·  Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

PhaseNA
Planned participants3
Who can joinAll sexes, 22 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

This is a pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the nucleus accumbens (NAc) as adjunctive treatment for treatment-refractory opioid use disorder. This study will include 3 individuals with opioid use disorder and relapsing opioid use despite active participation in a drug addiction treatment program.

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Talk to the study team

Nestor Tomycz, MD  ·  412-359-6200  ·  nestor.tomycz@ahn.org

Donald Whiting, MD  ·  412-359-6200  ·  donald.whiting@ahn.org

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Locations (1)

AHN Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesRecruiting

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