Brain zaps curb smoking cravings in hardcore nicotine addicts
NCT ID NCT02812810
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS could reduce tobacco cravings in heavy smokers who had already failed multiple quit attempts. 39 highly nicotine-dependent adults received either real or fake rTMS to a brain region linked to craving, alongside nicotine replacement therapy. The goal was to see if adding rTMS could improve success rates for quitting smoking.
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire
Dijon, 21079, France