Can magnetic pulses curb cannabis cravings? small trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06114212

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested whether deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) targeting specific brain regions is safe and tolerable for people with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder. Twelve adults who used cannabis at least four days per week received the stimulation. The main goals were to see if the procedure was feasible and acceptable, while also measuring any changes in cannabis use and cravings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: deep repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) via H4 coil
What this could lead to: If this approach proves feasible and safe, it could pave the way for a larger study testing whether dTMS can help reduce cannabis use and cravings.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small pilot study with only 12 participants and no placebo group. It is designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness, so results may not lead to a proven treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANNABIS USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada

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