Dr. Victor Tang, MD
Claim this profileCentre for Addiction and Mental Health
Studies Smoking
Studies Cannabis Use Disorder
2 reported clinical trials
2 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Victor Tang, MD is currently running
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
for Smoking
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an alternative non-invasive treatment to help people quit smoking. rTMS uses a magnetic field to stimulate regions of the brain that are involved in addiction. The two brain regions that are stimulated are the insula and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which are involved in drug craving and decision-making, respectively. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about the feasibility of offering rTMS as a treatment in the Nicotine Dependence Clinic (NDC) to help daily smokers to quit smoking. The NDC is at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) at 1025 Queen Street West, in Toronto, Canada. Participants will be asked to come to CAMH to: * Complete surveys and optional interviews to learn more about their opinions and experiences with this treatment * Start a treatment course that includes 3 weeks of daily (Monday to Friday) rTMS sessions followed by 3 weeks of weekly rTMS sessions for a total of 6 weeks. Each session lasts about 25 minutes and is provided by an rTMS technician with medical supervision. Objectives • Learning about the feasibility of rTMS as a treatment option for patients in the NDC will help us improve the treatment when offering it in other clinics, which may help improve smoking quit rates and people's overall health.
Recruiting3 awards Phase 4
rTMS
for Cannabis Use Disorder
There has been a considerable rise in cannabis consumption in recent years, with estimates of 200 million individual users globally. Importantly, 3% of these individuals have cannabis use disorder (CUD), with this prevalence increasing to 33% amongst regular users, making it one of the most common substances use disorders (SUDs) worldwide. CUD is associated with substantial health, societal, and economic costs, and worsening of other psychiatric disorders. Despite this clinical burden, effective treatment options are limited. No pharmacological treatments have emerged as clearly efficacious, and psychotherapeutic interventions have shown tempered results. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain-based approach in which alternating magnetic fields are applied to the scalp to induce electrical currents in cortical tissue. As it can modulate neural circuits implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders, it is a promising brain-based approach in the treatment of addictions. Evidence has indicated its efficacy in reducing drug craving and consumption across numerous SUDs, although research into cannabis has been largely unexplored. Recently, a novel circular rTMS coil, the MagVenture MMC-140, has been developed with the capacity to modulate both the bilateral prefrontal cortex (PFC) and insula, both of which are implicated in the neurocircuitry of craving and executive function. As such, it shows potential for CUD treatment. This proof-of-concept clinical trial will evaluate the feasibility and tolerability of a 4-week course of rTMS to the PFC/insula using MMC-140 as a treatment for CUD. Feasibility of both high frequency (HF; excitatory) and low frequency (LF; inhibitory) stimulation parameters will be evaluated. In addition, pre/post rTMS changes in cannabis use outcomes (e.g., consumption, craving, and withdrawal), executive function, and PFC/insula functional connectivity will be explored. By comprehensively investigating clinical, cognitive, and neuroimaging effects of rTMS, this study could pave the way for the first brain-based intervention in CUD that could be widely adopted into clinical settings using a novel, cost-effective and accessible rTMS device.
Recruiting1 award N/A
More about Victor Tang, MD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 2 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Victor Tang, MD has experience with
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Breakdown of trials Victor Tang, MD has run
Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabis Abuse
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Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Victor Tang, MD specialize in?
Victor Tang, MD focuses on Smoking and Cannabis Use Disorder. In particular, much of their work with Smoking has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Victor Tang, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Victor Tang, MD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Toronto Ontario. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Victor Tang, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Victor Tang, MD has studied treatments such as Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
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The office of Victor Tang, MD is located at: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4 Canada. This is the address for their practice at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
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