New York University · NeuroscienceCharvet Neuroscience Lab
Leigh Charvet · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Leigh Charvet's lab focuses on developing innovative treatments for cannabis addiction, particularly using a combination of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and mindfulness techniques. Their research aims to create an accessible home-based intervention that utilizes telehealth technology to help people recover from cannabis use disorder (CUD). By conducting clinical trials, the lab seeks to validate the efficacy of their approach and refine methods to ensure safety and effectiveness for participants.
cannabis addictiontranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)mindfulness meditationtelehealthcannabis use disorder (CUD)neuromodulationclinical trialsbehavioral therapypublic health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a home-based intervention combining tDCS and mindfulness for cannabis addiction.
AIM 02Conduct a double-blind sham-controlled feasibility trial with adults suffering from CUD.
AIM 03Assess the efficacy of the intervention in reducing cannabis use and withdrawal symptoms.
AIM 04Optimize the delivery of the intervention using patient feedback and iterative development.
AIM 05Advance the intervention towards clinical use through regulatory processes.
Skills the Lab Values
transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)telehealth systems developmentclinical trial designparticipant recruitmentmindfulness techniquesdata collection and reportingdouble-blind study methodologyoutcome measure evaluation
Output against the department
Publications250top 29% of dept.196th of 671
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Citations5.7kbottom 41% of dept.398th of 671
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