Brain-to-brain training shows promise in cutting heroin cravings

NCT ID NCT07344233

First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested a new brain-training method to help people with heroin addiction reduce their cravings. 28 participants in early recovery watched drug-related videos while getting real-time feedback on their brain activity, learning to match the brain patterns of people further along in recovery. The goal was to see if this training could lower drug cue reactivity and cravings, offering a potential new tool for addiction treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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