Can a headset zap cannabis cravings? new study tests At-Home brain stimulation

NCT ID NCT07184983

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether a noninvasive brain stimulation device, used at home along with guided mindfulness, can help people with cannabis use disorder reduce their use. Forty-six adults who want to cut back on cannabis will receive either real or sham stimulation over 20 sessions in one month. The study focuses on safety, feasibility, and early signs of effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a safe, at-home treatment to help people cut back on cannabis use.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early pilot study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is not a cure and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cannabis dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States