Zapping away stress and cigarettes: new hope for cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT05460676

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested a gentle brain stimulation method called tDCS to see if it 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 the device was easy and comfortable to use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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