Zapping the brain to fight cocaine cravings
NCT ID NCT04155632
Summary
This study tested whether combining a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (theta burst stimulation) with a medication called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could help people with cocaine use disorder. The goal was to see if this combo could reduce cravings and change how the brain reacts to cocaine-related images. Researchers measured brain activity and self-reported cravings in 32 participants before and after the treatment.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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