Brain scans reveal why quitting smoking hurts more for some

NCT ID NCT06983678

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how quitting smoking temporarily increases pain, especially in people with chronic pain. Researchers will use brain scans to see how withdrawal changes pain processing. The goal is to find better ways to help people with chronic pain quit smoking. About 132 smokers, with and without chronic back pain, will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Duke North Pavilion

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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