Gopalkumar Rakesh
Clinical trials sponsored by Gopalkumar Rakesh, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to beat addiction: new study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) could reduce cravings and attention to drug-related cues in 23 adults with both opioid and tobacco use disorders who were stable on buprenorphine. Participants received four …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stub out cigarettes in HIV patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS could help people living with HIV/AIDS who smoke reduce their cravings and attention to smoking cues. Four participants received either real or fake (sham) TMS sessions. The goal was to see if real TMS could i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:43 UTC