Can a sleep drug curb cigarette cravings?
NCT ID NCT04234997
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tested whether suvorexant, a sleep aid, could help smokers manage cravings, withdrawal, and stress that often lead to relapse. Fourteen non-treatment-seeking smokers took the drug or a placebo and were monitored for stress reactions, smoking urges, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if improving sleep could reduce the urge to smoke.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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