Sleep drug may unlock secrets of nicotine addiction

NCT ID NCT05630781

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at how suvorexant, a medicine used for insomnia, changes brain function in people who smoke or vape daily and in non-smokers. Researchers want to see if it can reduce cravings and help understand addiction. About 140 smokers and 80 non-smokers will take part, with brain scans and sleep tracking over 1-2 months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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