Can a heart drug curb cigarette cravings? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05587361

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how a beta-blocker (propranolol) and nicotine patches, alone or together, affect brain activity and cravings when smokers see smoking-related cues. Eighty daily smokers aged 21-60 will take part, but they won't try to quit or take the medications long-term. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind smoking urges, not to test a treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience

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    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States

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