Zapping away stress and cigarettes: new hope for cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT05460676
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could help cancer survivors who smoke feel less distressed and smoke fewer cigarettes. 43 participants used the device at home via telehealth. The main goal was to see if people found the device easy and comfortable to use.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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