Zapping the brain to crush cravings: new hope for smokers with schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT06389266

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested two types of brain stimulation (TMS) in 90 smokers, half with schizophrenia and half without. The goal was to see if TMS could change brain connections and reduce nicotine cravings. Participants completed thinking tasks and reported their cravings before and after each week of stimulation. The results will help understand how TMS affects the brain in people with and without mental illness.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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