Gopalkumar Rakesh
Clinical trials sponsored by Gopalkumar Rakesh, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to beat meth cravings in HIV patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a type of brain stimulation called accelerated theta burst stimulation (a form of TMS) to see if it can lower cravings for methamphetamine in people living with HIV. Thirty adults aged 18-65 with HIV and a history of meth use will receive the treatment. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gopalkumar Rakesh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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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