Scientists scan brains to see if therapy can help people with schizophrenia quit smoking

NCT ID NCT07441928

Summary

This study aims to understand how a specific type of therapy affects the brain in people with schizophrenia who smoke. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to see if group therapy can change brain activity related to tobacco cravings and psychiatric symptoms. The study involves 90 participants in Hong Kong and will compare two different smoking cessation programs.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Lok Hong Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • Mental Health and Development, Christian Family Service Centre

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • Out-patient Clinic (Psy), Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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  • The Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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