Gopalkumar Rakesh
Clinical trials sponsored by Gopalkumar Rakesh, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps may curb smoking cravings in HIV patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could reduce smoking cravings and attention to cigarette cues in people living with HIV/AIDS. Four participants received either real or sham TMS sessions. The goal was to see if TMS could help them fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight opioid cravings: small study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation (TBS) could reduce cravings and attention to drug-related cues in 23 people with both opioid and tobacco use disorders. Participants received four sessions of real or fake TBS in one day while th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC