Brain zaps to kick the habit? new trial tests rTMS for smoking cessation
NCT ID NCT06346028
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can help daily smokers quit. rTMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain areas involved in addiction and decision-making. Forty participants will receive daily sessions for 3 weeks, then weekly sessions for 3 more weeks. The main goal is to see if offering this treatment in a clinic is practical and acceptable to patients and healthcare providers.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and improving decision-making.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study (40 participants) focused on whether the treatment can be offered in a clinic, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to all smokers.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, Canada
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