Can virtual reality and a blood pressure drug crush cigarette cravings?
NCT ID NCT03083353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a drug called isradipine, combined with virtual reality scenes of smoking, could lower cigarette cravings. 78 daily smokers took part. The goal was to see if this approach could help people quit smoking by reducing their urge to smoke when faced with triggers.
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States